"Beyond just displaying files on your computer, Folderview can
be used to launch applications, display remote file systems, filter
large folders for particular types of files, or serve as a
traditional desktop.
"Application Launcher
"Folderview is a great way to display icons of the applications
you use most on the desktop, in an organized fashion. Instead of
having them mixed in with documents, shortcuts, and various other
icons like on traditional desktops, they can be in their own box. I
prefer to have mine in a long rectangle stretched across the length
of my panel. Here is how to do it:"