Mac OS X 10.1.1: Desktop Area Underneath and Bordering the Dock is Reserved
Mac OS X 10.1.1 prevents desktop icons from being placed underneath or against the Dock. The reserved area depends on the size and location of the Dock.
Products Affected
Mac OS X 10.0
Symptom
Items cannot be placed under or against the Dock. Doing so results in the item(s) being relocated to a location other than that expected.
Solution
This is a feature of Mac OS X 10.1.1.
The reserved area corresponds to the size and location of the Dock. You can move or resize the Dock to change the reserved area. You can adjust the Dock in System Preferences.
For the most consistent experience, do not place items near the Dock.
Items cannot be placed under or against the Dock. Doing so results in the item(s) being relocated to a location other than that expected.
Solution
This is a feature of Mac OS X 10.1.1.
The reserved area corresponds to the size and location of the Dock. You can move or resize the Dock to change the reserved area. You can adjust the Dock in System Preferences.
For the most consistent experience, do not place items near the Dock.