this is what i did with my desktop.
no unity, no default classic, sheer desktop luxury!!!!!!!!!!!
changed to classic from login screen.
installed docky,
set shortcuts by drag and drop from menu.
rebuid the panel with minimum required things(genome menu compact,minimum indicater applet), set the panel to autohide ,uncheck expand. drag n drop panel to left.
i think u will get everything required,
enjoy!!!!!!
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