Hmm nice, but a list = the stock Maemo launcher/main menu already does this well enough IMHO (even more so when bound to a key shortcut like I do).

I'd rather a full bar of buttons + small time date display (with NO terminal entry button) myself, as I can put shortcuts to apps or scripts to quickly do a whole plethora of things.

But again that's just me. A user configurable bar would be killer though.

Also, an idea to consider: how about 4 buttons and a search bar? One that automatically searches through your applications (ala Quicksilver/Launchy/Vista start searchbox), or searches google if no apps matching the word entered is found - or enters a terminal command if you append a "tc" in front of the text you're entering.

It's a long stretch I know, but felt like sharing the idea. It'll be like an OS awesomebar lol.