Awesome Python IDE - Opensource and Cross Platform

Today I discovered Pydev. A plugin for Eclipse that adds amazing Python editing support!! I'm no fan of Eclipse... I personally find the interface far too busy and confusing. However, if (like myself) you've struggled to find a half way decent code editor for Python that includes support for syntax highlighting, smart code completion and refactoring then you need to give this a try!!

HOWTO
1. Install Eclipse
2. Start Eclipse, click the Help menu, then click the "Install New Software" menu.
3. Click the Add button.
4. Fill in anything for the name and "http://pydev.org/updates" minus the quotes for the Location.
5. Click Ok.
6. Check "Pydev" and continue to work through the installation process.
7. Now create a new python project: File, New, project, Pydev.
8. Profit!!

Project Idea!

Lightbulb!!

It would be cool if I could customize my desktop specifically for the task I'm working on. If I'm working on a project... I want all the files I need, as well as any images/diagrams and notes to be glued to my desktop so I can get at them quickly and easily.

Here is a mock up I created in Gimp. Anyone have thoughts or ideas? I'm interested in hearing opinions :)

NOTE: Click on the image for full-size