This example show how the use of WebKit CSS Transitions and Transforms can be used to make some fantastic effects. This is only a proof of concept using no javascript, however the possibilities of using the 2 together are very exciting!
So here we go... if you have a relatively new WebKit based browser, enjoy! If not, then most of the functionality will work, but it will be nowhere near as pretty!
Remember, this uses NO javascript!
Pretty sweet, eh? (notice how this uses the :target selector so you can bookmark an app, and it will open straight away! e.g. #picasa in a new window.)
Oh, and yes, I know it's a Mac, but the applications are Windows. It's just a mock-up. ;)
If you want to play with the code, it's all in this archive: dock.tar.gz