I know what you mean--that kind of bug can consume so much time, especially if the solution is really out of a user's control.

The only other thing I can think of is to create a new admin user in System Preferences->Accounts and install LW there. At least if it crashes in the new account you know the problem is either with LW or Panther, and not any of your personal preferences or Library settings (I run LW in a separate account--it will run in the background when I switch to my "working" account).

Anyway--Roger and Philippe are in Europe, so will probably notice this thread by your evening.

Hope your day gets more rewarding.

Cheers