Intermittent 100% cpu utilization

[NoOp]

On 04/30/2007 01:32 AM, Andrew Robert wrote:
> Hi all,
> 
> I think I have the problem resolved and Shaun gave me the hint when he
> said it seemed to occur at specific web sites.
> 
> The issue is with Java and the associated plugins.
> 
> I used the synaptic package manager to completely remove both Java v5
> and Java v6.
> 
> I then reinstalled just Java 5 and its associated plugins.
> 
> Things have significantly calmed down.
> 
> I can't pronounce the issue completely solved but the majority of my
> pain seems to have gone away.
> 

You might want to install the Mozilla Preferences Toolbar:

http://prefbar.mozdev.org/

That way you can turn Java etc., off and on at will. Just leave Java off
until you actually need it.

Note: you can hide/unhide the toolbar by simply clicking F8.