its a good idea, too bad i dont know how to bring it about. if only i can get this idea to the person that developed the media player status area applet. if im browsing the web or watever, instead of minimizing the window, swiping thru three desktops to skip, pause,or rewind a song, it would be nice to be able to do so from the status area where the media player applet is located because its right there.