I’ll keep editing as I go:
Install LaunchBox
bash$ sudo apt-get install gnome-launch-box bash$ gconf-editor
Open apps->gnome-launch-box->bindings and set activate to
<Super>l
This allows gnome-launch-box to be activated using the Windows-L shortcut.
Next setup gnome-launch-box to start automatically. Open System->Preferences->Sessions and create a new Startup Program. I use this command line:
/usr/bin/gnome-launch-box -t -n
Install Compiz/Beryl merge latest
In progress.