rocket dock is a program that makes a side bar like that on mac osX it if very cool and free here is where you can get it http://rocketdock.com/ in the page is a video that show what it dose.
I would suggest this to any one who is tired of the task bar and wants something new
if any one want help using it I will be happy to help

thanks MER

nice desk top but this is for pc   

Yeah, buy a Mac if you want to waste your hard earned money.