Hi Rogue2007,
I agree with SuperSparks about using a dual monitor setup with either two video cards or one dual monitor card, like im using. I also dont know any way to split one big monitor into two. If you do decide to try a multi monitor setup, you and use a program called Ultra Monitor to add a task bar to the second monitor.
www.realtimesoft.com/ultramon/
Sorry I couldnt be of more help.
Billy