DIY perfboard with breadboard-like layout

Isn't that pretty much what the top 2 boards here are?
http://www.futurlec.com/ProtoBoards.shtml

Spend the $1.50, and be hours ahead of the game:

single side copper clad will cost you 75 cents
http://www.dipmicro.com/store/PCB-D08F-4-3