Is there a free and stable solution satisfying this kind of need and preferably having a menu bar to let the user to exclude a particular app?

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Is this for when the Boss is coming? :-) – Joe Taylor Nov 11 '10 at 15:47
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To hide all applications except for the currently active one, go to the current application menu next to the Apple menu (in bold text e.g. Chrome) and select Hide Others, or ⌥⌘H.

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Clicking on a dock icon with Command and Option down also effects switching applications and hiding everything else. – Chris Johnsen Nov 11 '10 at 21:40
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