Sorry for creating a fuss, I guess I didn't understand the philosophy you are following. It is totally reasonable to wait until accurate data is available. I guess I just thought that early estimates were put up and then replaced by more accurate figures, but I see how this could lead to lots...
I had the same issue, with openjdk6 and 7 under archlinux, and indeed adding Loathing Chat to Startup as Window fixed it. I wonder if there is a check somewhere like, if no startup as window, bail which was not being triggered when the foxtrot directories and lisences where there.