Seriously, how is the LTC version of GUIMiner not exactly what you're asking for, except it not being just for one specific pool??
And if you got cgminer to work properly, why would you even want something so dumbed down?
If GUIMiner was exactly what I was looking for I wouldn't have posted in the first place.
The various mining programs are good and effective but each are designed for specific types of GPU's. In some cases much tweaking and foot work is needed to get the proper settings. All of the additional software needed for the Miners to operate (SDK, CUDA) and the reinstalling of drivers.
A single unified program that is capable of automatically detecting a GPU (irregardless of brand) and determining the proper settings for best performance is the next step. I used Bitminter as an example as I find their Java application very easy to operate, and is close to what I'd like to see in a mining program.
So once again, I'm looking for is a SIMPLE way to mine that ANYONE can use. No need for any knowledge of how a mining program works.
As for dumbed down; not everyone is a power-user or a tech wiz and I'd like to be able to offer average users, elderly and computer illiterate people a way to join us with this new currency. I'm just looking for more ways to increase the size of our community.