[Ayatana] Persistent Apps

[Tyler Brainerd <tylerbrainerd@xxxxxxxxx>]

This is a possible solution to how to deal with persistent apps that we do not want 'minimized' once the notification area is fully removed.

Let me direct everyone first here:

http://dev.chromium.org/chromium-os/user-experience/panels

Would a similar approach be feasible, perhaps on the right side of the screen? Allowing apps to be completely hidden on non-action, small 'peaking' window borders on mouse over, and bounce peak on new messages. This could be a very helpful way to hide apps that need to be open in all workspaces, but not take up room on the current taskbar design.

Thoughts?