Good news: LW is currently implementing the Java NIO technology for LW, this means:
LW will use less memory and CPU, especially when running in UP mode, but also as a leaf.
Reaad about NIO here:
http://mindprod.com/jgloss/nio.html
I've been wanting NIO for 2 years now! Great news!
Ciao
Edit: Ha, I understand bpmax, here in the north, there is still no new grass to eat