Hi there.
Here's some news:

Apple has posted Java 1.4.1 for Mac OS X 10.2.3 and later. Apple's description
says the update offers the following enhancements:

Improved Java applet support for Safari and other web browsers that support the
Java Internet Plug-In.


Up-to-date with the latest Java release from Sun, with hundreds of new features,
including built-in support for XML-based web services, enhanced client
functionality, and improved performance and reliability.


Java applications take better advantage of Aqua and Quartz Extreme.


Java applications now fully leverage the built-in Universal Access features of
Mac OS X v10.2.


Java applications can now be controlled through AppleScript, via the new GUI
Scripting technology.

I'll let you know if the current release of the HW program performs any better
with the new release of java.

Mike
http://differentgames.onestop.net/