Windows has something similar to Conky

[Kevbert]

Just found this (http://rainmeter.net/RainCMS/) and it looks a little like conky but for Windows.

[Psumi]

I've seen people talk about Rainmeter before; nothing really "new" to be honest.

[forrestcupp]

Maybe good for XP users. But I don't really see how it would be worth it with Windows 7's free floating gadgets.