OK, that's you, but Fences became extremely popular and 1000's want/wanted it.... hence the delays to OD 2.0, Jeff was made quite busy dealing with all that.

As for ObjectDock + working fine on you x86 version of Win 7, I have the x64 version of Win 7 Home Premium, and the current version works well enough for me, also.  I mostly use OD in conjuntion with my taskbar, so I don't necessarily need the systray and start menu applets for it to fully function for me... it efficiently handles all my shortcuts and other needs, so that's all that matters to me at this time.

Having said that, however, I will wecome x64 support when it arrives... for those times when I want to do it differently.

Yes, when I purchased OD+ I did so because of how good the free version was working for me (while still on Win XP). However, I also bought a license because Stardock claimed that OD+ is in constant development. No specific features are mentioned, but that is not necessary, because simply stating that a product is in constant development is already making a committment to customers.

There's a problem with your words that I've quoted. The vast majority of bugs that I've reported in the approriate thread and over e-mail to Stardock are present on Windows Vista. Vista is supported, yet the bugs remain unfixed.

People have been patient, it's not good enough any more. OD also happens to be the market leader of dock software, so there's little worthy competition. Besides, why should I abandon a program that I paid for and pay (or not, if it's freeware) for another piece of software. Most of the time, transformation is easier than replacement. While I don't expect Stardock to drop everything, I do expect every self-respecting company to value its existing customers, which is not being done. Yes, resources are limited, but bird in hand is better than 2 in the bush. Therefore, if they can't manage to give equal simultaneous attention to all projects then they shouldn't branch out so much.

As to whether Jeff is doing the best he can, I really don't know about that. Nobody from Stardock that has direct influence in relation to OD has spoken to us (the community) to let us know what is holding things up, what progress is being made, timelines of development, etc. I'd like to hope that Jeff is doing his best, but I can't offer any sympathy because OD hasn't seen any love in a very long time.

Once again, most of the bugs that I encounter on Win 7 are the same bugs that I encountered on Vista. The OS is not at fault here, OD is.

Now let's be fair. Windows 7 has been available to public for almost 5 months now. Yes, I am counting from when it was released on TechNet, but if general public can buy software from Stardock over the Internet, they can certainly buy a TechNet subscription to download Windows 7. There's definitely a demand for OD (and for bugs to be fixed), how else will it be 5th in the list of Stardock's most popular software? Further, Stardock claims: "Stardock is a Microsoft Certified Gold Partner". So if they're so chummy with MS, why can't they get their hands on an early version of Win 7 and iron out the creases in their software in time for release of the OS?

Fences is not as popular as ObjectDock. Besides, I didn't buy Fences, I bought ObjectDock. I don't see why whatever is going on with Fences should affect me, an OD+ user. Besides, this "one at a time" thing that is going on is unlikely to persuade me to want to buy another piece of Stardock software again. Fight is happening on multiple fronts, Stardock seem to struggle with that.

I don't want to put myself in Jeff's shoes. I am not paid to be in Jeff's shoes. It's also laughable that Fences has taken off like a wildfire. The free version maybe, but not the $20 one. After all, it's has only been a couple of weeks since the Pro has been released. Therefore, the majority of Fences' users aren't paying for it, yet a lot of users of another software who have paid are suffering and are being left out. Doesn't seem fair, does it?

I know that a new version of OD is in the works, but I haven't any official Stardock source state that it should be released in 1st Q of 2010. Would you be so kind as to post a link to where it says so? I know that a Stardock representative under a nick Zargon0225 said in June 2009 that "Object Dock Plus 2.0 BETA will be available later this year." Obviously, this has not happened. So not only there's a lack of information, but some information that is being given isn't reliable. If Jeff/Stardock deserve our patience then OD+ users deserve more reliable information. The former won't be forthcoming if the latter isn't on the table.

Then jump in there and help fix it, instead of complaining.

As for reply #36, 

I agree whole heartedly Jorge. You said a mouthful!  Thanks! 

I am patiently waiting as well, i did install it on my windows 7 64 bit quite a while back, almost a year actually, and what a disaster, absolutely nothing worked right, i actually ended up reinstalling windows 7 (no big deal) cause problems lingered here and there, so i patiently wait until its release

Unfortunately my employment contract with my current company precludes me from being employed by any other company for the duration of the contract. Besides, Stardock got itself into this mess, it's up to them to dig themselves out of it.

I didn't intend for you to be employed by Stardock, just be a good community member and share your skills to help the community, like littleboy and people like him. You have the skill, this should be about the betterment of the community, if you are a member, rather than being about you, or you having a gripe with Stardock. I would gladly help if I had the skill. Believe me, DesktopX is in much worse shape than OD.

Nos sure what the discussion is all about. 

When I run into something I try and then don't like, if its food, I don't eat it, if it's a person I move on, if ist's a product, I don't use it. 

Life is so much more less stressful in my world.

And yes, I know someone is going to come along and tell me the error of my ways.

I would help gladly, but in order to help with ObjectDock I need its source code. I won't reverse engineer OD as that would be a violation of its license agreement. I am deeply saddened that DesktopX is in much worse shape. Putting OD on hiatus is one product too many, but two is despicable. It is such a shame that more and more users are becoming disappointed with Stardock's products and their service. I hope that they will be able to suck it up and bounce back, but "once burnt, twice shy".

not me, bro....if you want some munchies, tho, better not be pizza 'coz a certain Mod hijacks that before the box is opened! 

Let's just face it.  The OP was an ass in the rude way he approached his inquiry.  I also know that the Stardock staff are working on a multitude of projects and they will get done when they are done.  No amount of beating the dead horse here will change things.  Maybe more support and encouragement instead of negativity would serve us better all the way around.  IMHO threads like this should be ignored from the start, but what do I know?

While I agree that his approach in vocalising the point was a bit "unorthodox", there's a point in his words. "...they will get done when they are done..." is not an acceptable standard of quality assurance and product maitenance. I'm afraid after such a long time in "constant development" with nothing to show for it Stardock can't justify more support and encouragement. Lack of clear details and disinformation certainly don't warrant  them.

Do you use Window?  Point made.

incOgnito - You have made your point several times in this post. If you have a complaint on how Stardock runs it's business then please email [email protected].

There have been replies from Stardock personnel already in this post and it's still the Holiday break for Stardock. You have made your point that you are not pleased and repeating the same line over and over again is not going to solve anything here.

Thanks

incOgnito... you have made your point... over and over... and over.  Now it is obvious that you don't like Stardock... it has frustrated you to the point of constant and frequent repetition of just how annoyed and frustrated you are, and despite constant and frequent repetition of your ObjectDock gripe, Stardock has done nothing to help ease your obvious pain, so, in the interest of better health... on your part, because you'd sleep much better when devoid of this constant source of annoyance, not to mention constantly pulling your hair out... going blue in the face because nobody is listening to you, it might be an idea to move on, part ways, piss off, seek a working dock elsewhere... to seek another company to condemn, ridicule and annoy the crap out of, one that would supply a bit of cheese to go with that constant whine.

Put bluntly, and in short, nobody is twisting your arm to stay... if your'e not happy, exercise your democratic right to leave...

... and don't let the door his yer arse on the way out.

There, there's a few somebody's who have been dying to say that, but were too polite...

...somebody had to say it, however, and my patience had worn thin enough to do so.

EDIT:  Hehe, Hankers, snuck yours in while I was writing mine... though not as tactfully as you.

If you feel that there's enough cause to bash those who complain then there's enough cause to bash Stardock and those who bash the complainers. Whether I stay or leave isn't going to accelerate OD's release. I suppose that you can classify me as a chronic complainer. However, I am also a loyal customer. Many times, the more you do for your loyal customers, the more they will recommend you to others.

Hey doc are you sure about that, cos  I know theres a huge pizza whith HG sitting in front of it  and he is holding a knife and fork, I think he  means business

any effort to inject humor into this thread was met by interminable, repetitive, miserable whining. doomed to failure, mrs starkers.

Oh but it's been appreciated    Adds a little color while I watch the 3rd version of this same thread.

Third?

Geez you missed a few, then....

Lol that pizza in the pic was a snack, I'm on to bigger things. Like trying to read yet another gripe thread on OD release date, or lack there of.

It all boils down to this, you bought a point release. You got what you paid for. If you dont think OD is worth the wait, feel free to move on. If you do, stick around and wait paitently with the rest of us. Getting ur knickers in a bunch will only be painful and embarassing for you and those who have to see it..