Flashtray - Our system tray application launcher and macro tool makes you work more efficiently by automating a lot of repetitive keyboard tasks by using custom macros and hotkeys.
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Windows

Apps similar to XLaunchpad include Fences. It's paid, but Portals: Desktop Organization and RocketDock are free. Other options are Docking, Cairo-Dock, ObjectDock and Winstep Nexus. There's no shortage of Application Launchers like XLaunchpad, with more than 50 alternatives for Windows, Linux and Mac.
Flashtray - Our system tray application launcher and macro tool makes you work more efficiently by automating a lot of repetitive keyboard tasks by using custom macros and hotkeys.

PyPanel is a lightweight panel/taskbar written in Python and C for X11 window managers. It can be easily customized to match any desktop theme or taste. PyPanel works with EWMH compliant WMs (Openbox, PekWM, FVWM, etc.) and is distributed under the GNU General Public License v2.

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[Last update was released on 05 Oct 2007, but you can download it from Softpedia.com on http://www.softpedia.com/get/Desktop-Enhancements/Other-Desktop-Enhancements/LaunchTab.shtml ]


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