Or get Linux. For example, I usually type ALT-F2 and type "kate" if I want a text editor. Or CTRL-ALT-/ if I want a terminal. (KDE lets you set up any key combinations to launch any program.)
:)
Of course, you can do this sort of thing anywhere. For example, to start MSVC on my Windows 98 computer I would type the start key, p, m, m, m. :p