yeah, i'll wait for a better version. but this is good news

kde always had katapult.
btw, it in the ubuntu repos. so ppl who'd wanna try out can type this to install:
Code:
sudo apt-get install gnome-launch-box
after installation you may run it by pressing alt+f2 to bring the run dialog box and typing:
if you want it to startup everytime you logon then add the entry is system > prefs > sessions. in the startup programs page click "NEW" button. type anything in the 'Name' field and in the 'Command' field type:
Press OK and then ensure that the 'Enabled' column for this is ticked.