Need help with task killer apps

[waveripper]

Hi Everyone!

Thanks for all your posts..I've learned a lot here!

I've read the new Motorola Droid doesn't really need Task Killers because the OS is Linux-based?

My problem is I have about 5 essential apps that run continuously whether I use them of not. I do not want these programs to run if I am not using them.

I really don't want to uninstall and then install when I use them but I could do this as a last resort.

Google maps is one. I only use my Google maps app twice a month. The rest of the time, not only is it running in the background, my Task Killers don't automatically kill it. I have to FORCE KILL IT every time.

I have a need for speed!

Any suggestions?

Thank you so very much!!