"I really hate apps that have 3 or 4 views on the screen at the same time." - that's why your the cardinal and I'm the heretic. 
I felt the same way about the 4 window GUI in C4D until I decided to custom it for what I want. I still run with 4 views, the three iso and a camera but tailored for my taste. Will post a screenshot tonight so you can see what i mean.

Pass no temptation lightly by, for one never knows when it may pass again!