Why did the latest OS X update break Java and how do I fix it? [more inside]
posted by R_Nebblesworth on Jul 8, 2009 - 6 answers

Why has XCode suddenly completely stopped working? Reinstallation has done nothing. It seemed to be working one day and then the next not at all, with no obvious changes to my system that I can think of. [more inside]
posted by lukeo05 on Apr 1, 2009 - 3 answers

Why would an applet work fine on my school's Windows computers, only to throw "java.security.AccessControlException: access denied (java.io.FilePermission filename.gif read)" when I attempt to run it on my Mac? This is using a lot of Java stuff I'm quite unfamiliar with, so be prepared to talk down to me. The thing-I-don't-understand in question is mostly something called MediaTracker, if that rings any bells. Many more details inside and upon request. [more inside]
posted by MadamM on May 19, 2008 - 7 answers

I recently installed Puzzle Pirates on a brand new iMac running OS X 10.4.9 (Tiger). I'm having some odd behavior which is making most of the game unplayable. I don't expect anyone here to debug the program (I won't complain if you do), but rather I am looking for other ideas for troubleshooting strategies. Details and screencast inside. [more inside]
posted by mikepop on Apr 10, 2007 - 15 answers

Why are java apps so slow on OS X? [more inside]
posted by photoslob on Dec 23, 2006 - 16 answers