MailTicker Lite is a FREE email notifier, wrapped up as a floating ticker bar. It can float anywhere or stay docked to either the top or bottom of your desktop. Not only will it notify you, you can also read the message, scroll messages automatically, delete messages from the server and perform actions on multiple email messages.

Third generation desktop launcher. PathfinderIII keeps all of your important programs, frequently accessed folders, favorite web addresses and e-mail addresses within easy reach. It helps get rid of clutter on your desktop and provides an alternative or supplement to the Start menu and programs menu. Docked to any of the four edges of the screen it is quickly activated by a single click of its icon or by moving the cursor to that side.