(1) To place into a cradle or base station. See docking station.
(2) (Dock) The launching pad for applications in the Mac OS X operating system. See Mac Dock.
(2) (Dock) The launching pad for applications in the Mac OS X operating system. See Mac Dock.
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- Discussion threads 2009-11-25
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- Software downloads 2009-11-23
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- Software downloads 2009-11-23
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- Software downloads 2009-11-22
- BdContacts 1.250 (Mac)
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- Software downloads 2009-11-21
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- Software downloads 2009-11-21
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- Software downloads 2009-11-21
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- Software downloads 2009-11-21
- Sonos ZonePlayer S5
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- Software downloads 2009-11-20
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- Product reviews 2009-11-19
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- Software downloads 2009-11-19
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- Software downloads 2009-11-19
- World Clock Deluxe 4.6.7 (Mac)
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- Software downloads 2009-11-18
- In The Know - 9700 - Today Theme Plus Sliding Bottom Dock Icon Set (Mobile)
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- Software downloads 2009-11-17
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