After running window test, I get 6 "Problem Retrieving Mode ..."s, which I gather is normal, and then I get the fatal error detection message, complete with hs_err_pidXXX whatnots.
I believe that I have the jars and .so files correctly placed, as I dont need additional parameters for java, and I think the issue may be the graphics drivers (damn ati ::))!
Any help, or pointers on where the bug may be would be hugely helpful - thanks!
EDIT: the problematic frame is "C [libGL.so.1+0x6d5a0] XF86DRIQueryExtension+0x8e" if this is any use
SORRY - the problem appears to have resolved itself! sorry to have wasted peoples time! :'(