Mac OS X SUCKS...

[NATO]

... but only if you type this into the terminal

defaults write com.apple.dock mineffect suck

Make sure to log out and in again to enable the new minimise effect!

(No idea why Apple doesn't enable this by default, its rather cool)

 

[SiCbe]

tinkertool

just download tinkertool. You can just choose all those options from a menu there.

Tinkertool

 

[Shadow]

Remember to type

killall Dock

after to restart the Dock!

It works better when the dock is on the side of the screen, IMO.

 

[iSaint]

Can someone clarify for us non-Unix knowledge nerds?

 

[SiCbe]

the easy way...

 

[Warbrain]

Now why did you have to get me all charged up and ready to flame a troll?

 

[patseguin]

Now why did you have to get me all charged up and ready to flame a troll?

LMAO

 

[Shadow]

Can someone clarify for us non-Unix knowledge nerds?

Yes.
Open Terminal (Spotlight it or its in Applications:Utilities) and paste

defaults write com.apple.dock mineffect suck

into it (press enter). Then type

killall Dock

and press enter. Your Dock should dissapear briefly and return in a few seconds. Now, when you minizie you should see a different effect!
To "uninstall" goto System Prefs and select your 'old' minimize effect from the Dock tab. Back in Terminal, type

killall Dock

again and press enter.

 

[NATO]

Now why did you have to get me all charged up and ready to flame a troll?

Just hoped it would be a pleasant surprise

 

[lOUDsCREAMEr]

what a troll!!