Can ObjectDock be run as the default shell?
Friday, April 14, 2006 by CodF4ther | Discussion: ObjectDock
I'm using object dock to display my running tasks and my Systray. I also hide my explorer taskbar, and am using Iconx to generate my desktop. Is there any way to have one of these applications run as my default shell? Will either of them process the startup folders & registry locations if setup in this manner? My other thought would be to run a minimal litestep install just to get things running. 30Mb of ram for explorer to sit there hidden seems wastefull.
thomassen
Reply #2 Tuesday, April 18, 2006 11:46 AM
Reply #2 Tuesday, April 18, 2006 11:46 AM
They are not meant as shell replacements so you would probably be short of some features. Explorer does more than just provide a taskbar.
CodF4ther
Reply #3 Wednesday, April 19, 2006 12:40 AM
Reply #3 Wednesday, April 19, 2006 12:40 AM
Here's what I understand Explorer does and how the functionality could be replaced. Doesn't seem to be missing much:
1. provides DDE Services
2. Provides Systray services (SDMCP + ObjectDock)
3. Provides Task Management services (ObjectDock)
4. Triggers startup programs from start menu and registry
5. Provides program shortcuts (ObjectDock)
6. provides Icons & other desktop functionality (IconX)
1. provides DDE Services
2. Provides Systray services (SDMCP + ObjectDock)
3. Provides Task Management services (ObjectDock)
4. Triggers startup programs from start menu and registry
5. Provides program shortcuts (ObjectDock)
6. provides Icons & other desktop functionality (IconX)
Jafo
Reply #4 Wednesday, April 19, 2006 1:14 AM
Reply #4 Wednesday, April 19, 2006 1:14 AM
You could always try it out.
Boot up, run OD, then kill the 'explorer.exe' process.
Then take your OS for a run around the block.....and see if anything falls over...
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Reply #1 Tuesday, April 18, 2006 8:41 AM