firefox locking up on certain web sites

[marcus]

On Thursday 19 October 2006 00:56, Lord Sauron wrote:
> I don't know how to fix firefox, however, I do know the problem is
> related to Java/JavaScript functionality on 64-bit systems (with
> 64-bit Kubuntu).

I've also had it happen with other sites on 32-bit Linux, and Windows.

The machine stalls as though huge amounts of CPU and/or swap space are 
being used. I wonder whether it's a Java issue, Firefox integration, or 
bad web programming?

Maybe a web developer would have more insight into this?

Marcus