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64 bit replacement for ROCKETDOCK??
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Lono
Nov 4, 2011, 10:02:26 AM11/4/11
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Just bought a new I7 desktop* with 64-bit W7, and in setting it up
discovered that Rocketdock - important to me - is deemed incompatible. I
didn't try to install it...
What is the best alternative that *is* 64-bit compatible? I would even
(shudder!) pay for it...
Thanks!
Lono
*it's my first truly FAST computer, and here's my salute to progress.
That is an amazing machine.
discovered that Rocketdock - important to me - is deemed incompatible. I
didn't try to install it...
What is the best alternative that *is* 64-bit compatible? I would even
(shudder!) pay for it...
Thanks!
Lono
*it's my first truly FAST computer, and here's my salute to progress.
That is an amazing machine.
Bear Bottoms
Nov 4, 2011, 10:14:15 AM11/4/11
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If you stick with it long enough to get used to it, you will never
consider anything else.
http://executor.dk/
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Duddits
Nov 4, 2011, 1:19:38 PM11/4/11
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On Fri, 04 Nov 2011 07:02:26 -0700, Lono <londotp...@gmail.com>
wrote:
>Just bought a new I7 desktop* with 64-bit W7, and in setting it up
>discovered that Rocketdock - important to me - is deemed incompatible. I
>didn't try to install it...
>
>What is the best alternative that *is* 64-bit compatible? I would even
>(shudder!) pay for it...
>
Program Launch (untested by me)
http://www.rodi.dk/software_pl3.php
I stopped using launch bars long ago in favor of keyboard launchers.
This is what I use:
Clavier+
Create global shortcuts, available in all programs
Fast program launching
Fast text writing with a single keystroke
Small and fast program: only one EXE of less than 100 Kb, no data in
the Registry, setup program not required
http://utilfr42.free.fr/util/Clavier.php#desc
regards
Dud
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wrote:
>Just bought a new I7 desktop* with 64-bit W7, and in setting it up
>discovered that Rocketdock - important to me - is deemed incompatible. I
>didn't try to install it...
>
>What is the best alternative that *is* 64-bit compatible? I would even
>(shudder!) pay for it...
>
http://www.rodi.dk/software_pl3.php
I stopped using launch bars long ago in favor of keyboard launchers.
This is what I use:
Clavier+
Create global shortcuts, available in all programs
Fast program launching
Fast text writing with a single keystroke
Small and fast program: only one EXE of less than 100 Kb, no data in
the Registry, setup program not required
http://utilfr42.free.fr/util/Clavier.php#desc
regards
Dud
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VanguardLH
Nov 4, 2011, 1:24:55 PM11/4/11
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Yrrah wrote:
> Lono <londotp...@gmail.com>:
> Care to explain what Rocketdock is and does?
http://rocketdock.com/
It's a pretty app launcher. It uses animation and alpha blending to
make it look pretty. There are lots of app launchers, some free, but
prettiness (over substance) is important to the OP.
That is hasn't had new development for quite awhile is often the fate of
a 1- or 2-developer team when schoolwork increases, they get a new job,
or they lose interest or their priorities change and devote their time
elsewhere. Lots of good freeware starves from the author wanting to do
something else. Alternatively, there are usually costs involved in
developing software even if freely distributed to other along with
providing a web site for the product(s). If the author doesn't get any
donations, the costs can overwhelm them or they get discouraged.
If you look at the bottom of the rocketdock web page, it notes that it
is operated by Punklabs. At http://punklabs.com/, they state "Right now
we have focused all our attention on Dead Shift."
> Your requirements?
Anyone moving from a 16-bit to 32-bit OS or from a 32-bit to 64-bit OS
should review all their apps and hardware (with its drivers) to make
sure they can move forward or decide on what they can sacrifice that
won't survive the OS change. Getting the new OS and then finding out
apps/drivers won't work is like driving ass backwards in a car and
discovering too late what hazards there are in the road (or that they
went off the road).
http://rocketdock.com/download
Explicitly states "Please note that Windows XP x64 Edition, Windows
Vista 64-bit Editions, Windows 7 64-bit Editions, and alternate shells
are not yet supported."
If the OP is obstinate and wants to try continuing to use this product
on an unsupported OS, and if the OP has a version of Windows 7 ("W7"
doesn't specify WHICH edition) that supports XP Mode, the OP could try
installing and using the dock under the 32-bit Windows XP instance that
runs as XP Mode.
If Punklabs continues to abandon work on Rocketdock and if the OP can't
get it working on 64-bit Windows 7 (other users have noted it works for
them since, after all, it's an app, not a driver) or under XP Mode then
the OP needs to find another app launcher (but may have to sacrifice all
the pretty UI for it). In that case, the OP should probably start a new
thread asking for recommendations on an app launcher for Windows 7
64-bit.
Of course, the OP could actually install Rocketdock to see if it works
for hir since other users have noted it works for them.
> Lono <londotp...@gmail.com>:
>
>> Just bought a new I7 desktop* with 64-bit W7, and in setting it up
>> discovered that Rocketdock - important to me - is deemed incompatible. I
>> didn't try to install it...
>>
>> What is the best alternative that *is* 64-bit compatible?
>
> I've no idea what you're on about.
>> Just bought a new I7 desktop* with 64-bit W7, and in setting it up
>> discovered that Rocketdock - important to me - is deemed incompatible. I
>> didn't try to install it...
>>
>> What is the best alternative that *is* 64-bit compatible?
>
> Care to explain what Rocketdock is and does?
http://rocketdock.com/
It's a pretty app launcher. It uses animation and alpha blending to
make it look pretty. There are lots of app launchers, some free, but
prettiness (over substance) is important to the OP.
That is hasn't had new development for quite awhile is often the fate of
a 1- or 2-developer team when schoolwork increases, they get a new job,
or they lose interest or their priorities change and devote their time
elsewhere. Lots of good freeware starves from the author wanting to do
something else. Alternatively, there are usually costs involved in
developing software even if freely distributed to other along with
providing a web site for the product(s). If the author doesn't get any
donations, the costs can overwhelm them or they get discouraged.
If you look at the bottom of the rocketdock web page, it notes that it
is operated by Punklabs. At http://punklabs.com/, they state "Right now
we have focused all our attention on Dead Shift."
> Your requirements?
Anyone moving from a 16-bit to 32-bit OS or from a 32-bit to 64-bit OS
should review all their apps and hardware (with its drivers) to make
sure they can move forward or decide on what they can sacrifice that
won't survive the OS change. Getting the new OS and then finding out
apps/drivers won't work is like driving ass backwards in a car and
discovering too late what hazards there are in the road (or that they
went off the road).
http://rocketdock.com/download
Explicitly states "Please note that Windows XP x64 Edition, Windows
Vista 64-bit Editions, Windows 7 64-bit Editions, and alternate shells
are not yet supported."
If the OP is obstinate and wants to try continuing to use this product
on an unsupported OS, and if the OP has a version of Windows 7 ("W7"
doesn't specify WHICH edition) that supports XP Mode, the OP could try
installing and using the dock under the 32-bit Windows XP instance that
runs as XP Mode.
If Punklabs continues to abandon work on Rocketdock and if the OP can't
get it working on 64-bit Windows 7 (other users have noted it works for
them since, after all, it's an app, not a driver) or under XP Mode then
the OP needs to find another app launcher (but may have to sacrifice all
the pretty UI for it). In that case, the OP should probably start a new
thread asking for recommendations on an app launcher for Windows 7
64-bit.
Of course, the OP could actually install Rocketdock to see if it works
for hir since other users have noted it works for them.
Poóh the Cat
Nov 4, 2011, 1:39:15 PM11/4/11
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On Fri, 04 Nov 2011 13:19:38 -0400, Duddits <Dud...@Dreamcatcher.com>
wrote:
>Trolls only live if you feed them!
Which is exactly what your sig does. Feed trolls.
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wrote:
>Trolls only live if you feed them!
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Poóh the Cat
Nov 4, 2011, 1:57:32 PM11/4/11
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On Fri, 4 Nov 2011 12:24:55 -0500, VanguardLH <V...@nguard.LH> wrote:
>There are lots of app launchers, some free, but
>prettiness (over substance) is important to the OP.
How the fuck did you deduce that Van de old guard loony horseshit
>There are lots of app launchers, some free, but
>prettiness (over substance) is important to the OP.
[LH]?
Perhaps it's just another example of remote viewing a.k.a pure
projection from a drive by Goonie.
Bear Bottoms
Nov 4, 2011, 1:56:40 PM11/4/11
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the only way to go. Executor is the best of those.
How many keyboard shortcuts can you remember or make without conflicting
with other keyboard shortcuts.
Keywords are limitless. Most of my keywords are one word descriptions of
the function I wish to perform, not the program name. Notepad launches
Editpad Lite. Usenet launches Thunderbird. Mail launches Gmail. If I
change programs, the keyword stays the same.
Some are program specific like Chrome launches Chrome, FF launches
Firefox, etc.
Shutdown, Hibernate, Restart, Standby all perform those functions.
I have over a hundred keywords that are easy to remember and perform
some type of function which Clavier can't do.
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Poóh the Cat
Nov 4, 2011, 2:02:26 PM11/4/11
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On Fri, 04 Nov 2011 12:56:40 -0500, Bear Bottoms
<bearbo...@gmai.com> wrote:
>I have over a hundred keywords that are easy to remember and perform
>some type of function
Forge Sockpuppet Blame Phooh ??????????????????
<bearbo...@gmai.com> wrote:
>I have over a hundred keywords that are easy to remember and perform
>some type of function
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Poóh the Cat
Nov 4, 2011, 2:31:42 PM11/4/11
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On Fri, 04 Nov 2011 19:29:55 +0100, Yrrah <Yrra...@acf.invalid>
wrote:
>VanguardLH <V...@nguard.LH>:
>I use
>http://code.google.com/p/traylauncher/
>
>Not pretty enough, I guess.;-)
>
>Yrrah
We can't all be intellectual giants like you goonies.
wrote:
>VanguardLH <V...@nguard.LH>:
>
>> It's a pretty app launcher. It uses animation and alpha blending to
>> make it look pretty. There are lots of app launchers, some free, but
>> prettiness (over substance) is important to the OP.
>> (...)
>> It's a pretty app launcher. It uses animation and alpha blending to
>> make it look pretty. There are lots of app launchers, some free, but
>> prettiness (over substance) is important to the OP.
>> If you look at the bottom of the rocketdock web page, it notes that it
>> is operated by Punklabs. At http://(...), they state "Right now
>> we have focused all our attention on Dead Shift."
>
>Thanks for the info. I won't bother.
>
>I use
>http://code.google.com/p/traylauncher/
>
>Not pretty enough, I guess.;-)
>
>Yrrah
We can't all be intellectual giants like you goonies.
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JoBobTechy
Nov 4, 2011, 4:09:56 PM11/4/11
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On Fri, 04 Nov 2011 17:57:32 +0000, Poóh the Cat
<supérsécr...@IPaddress.invalid> wrote Re Re: 64 bit replacement for
ROCKETDOCK??:
>On Fri, 4 Nov 2011 12:24:55 -0500, VanguardLH <V...@nguard.LH> wrote:
>
>>There are lots of app launchers, some free, but
>>prettiness (over substance) is important to the OP.
>
>How the fuck did you deduce that Van de old guard loony horseshit
>[LH]?
Wow! That was harsh. I wouldn't want to mess with you.
<supérsécr...@IPaddress.invalid> wrote Re Re: 64 bit replacement for
ROCKETDOCK??:
>On Fri, 4 Nov 2011 12:24:55 -0500, VanguardLH <V...@nguard.LH> wrote:
>
>>There are lots of app launchers, some free, but
>>prettiness (over substance) is important to the OP.
>
>How the fuck did you deduce that Van de old guard loony horseshit
>[LH]?
Poóh the Cat
Nov 4, 2011, 4:12:22 PM11/4/11
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On Fri, 04 Nov 2011 15:09:56 -0500, JoBobTechy <Jo...@TxTech.net>
wrote:
oh! foo, I'm a pussycat
wrote:
Zo
Nov 6, 2011, 8:05:13 AM11/6/11
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Lono presented the following explanation :
to work on 64bit, Objectdock as mentioned by H-Man and this one:
Winstep Nexus 11.6 Free
* Windows 2000/2003 Server/XP/Vista/7
32 or 64 bit.
* 500 Mhz processor.
* 256 MB of RAM.
* 30 MB of free hard disk space.
* Screen resolution 800x600 or higher.
http://www.winstep.net/nexus.asp
Good luck!
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Zo
"Dah Wong Path." -- A sign for a park path in Hong Kong.
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