Abstract: A method for monitoring memory performance of a program. A frequently occurring event is detected and a stack associated with the program is identified in response to a detection of the periodically occurring event, which may be a page fault. The stack is examined to identify each routine (and specific invocation point, or offset) that is currently executing in association with the program. Each routine (and offset) is represented as a node in a tree structure. Classification of the page fault is performed. Page faults classified as data faults can be further sub-classified to provide additional information.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing visual cues for a graphical object displayed in a graphical user interface in a data processing system. The graphical object is displayed in a first state in which the graphical object includes text and a first color. The graphical object is displayed in a second state in response to a pointer being placed or displayed on the graphical object. In the second state, the graphical object is displayed with a second color in place of the first color, and the text has a variation in physical appearance. Additionally, a process for navigating graphical objects is provided in which the pointer is displayed on a graphical object and the pointer moves from one graphical object to another graphical object in response to the manipulation of a pointing device. The pointer, however, clips or jumps from graphical object to graphical object, rather than in a smooth movement in response to manipulation of the pointing device.