Using a "Dock" with Ubuntu 10.04

There is an interesting "Dock" program in the Ubuntu Software Centre called "Docky". It is a dock that appears on the bottom of your screen very similar to an Apple Mac.


Very simple, but very convenient to launch your favourite programs.

To install it, go to your Ubuntu Software Centre (under applications) and do a search for "Docky", or just browse under Accessories. Then click on the install button... like everything for Ubuntu it's FREE.

Adding your favourite program icons to docky is easy. Just open the application and the icon appears in the dock. Right click on the icon and select 'pin to dock'. That's it.


You can switch off Docky by right clicking on the Anchor icon (the very first one) and select 'quit docky'.


Docky usually opens automatically when you start your PC. If you want to disable the automatic start then (on your main toolbar) select System, Preferences, Startup Applications. Scroll down to Docky and untick the checkbox. Docky will now only start if you select it from your menu's.


Enjoy.