> As useful as virtualization can be, in no
> way does meshing the real/host OS and the
> guest OS make the experience less confusing.

well said, however, I would say that for many, the concept of shared drives could solve that problem... really, this would be a power user tool, not a beginner tool...

so, while we wouldn't put a new user at the helm of this, someone who is good with their machine would likely be better suited to it. (applications A-M are one taskbar, N-Z are the other, sorta deal)