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EDIT: MacRumors forum posts appear to contradict this. nonetheless, it is something they should add, and hopefully will, in 10.5.2.
In addition to the new stacks abilities in Mac OS X Update 10.5.2, Apple is now making it easier for the end user to choose what type of dock he would like.
As seen in the above picture, a right click on the dock divider now adds an option for making the Dock a 3D “Shelf” or “Flat” Black 2D. It was already possible to do this in previous version of Leopard, but it required running a terminal command, something that many end users may not be comfortable with.
Another thing to note about this feature is that at least judging by the picture, the 2D dock gets a slightly new appearance at least on the bottom in 10.5.2. You’ll notice that in comparison to the picture below of 10.5.0 and 10.5.1, the new 2D dock is slightly more glossy and features luminous dots for the divider. It also appears not to be translucent, but that is likely because of the dark background behind it.
Above: Old 2D dock, only enable-able through the terminal.
10.5.2 has been seeded to developers and will most likely arrive in tandem with MacWorld 2008 in mid-January.
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