Maybe an other stupid question but is there any way to redesign the user interface?
I took a look into the 2.0.0.7 GUI and i really liked it (most of it ) - perhaps there is a way to "pimp" the GUI with a few gimmicks.

I know its absolutly low prio in case of what you/we are trying to archieve, but if its easy, i would offer help for a new interface.