Netbeans 6.8 and 6.9.1 runs slow when debugging a c program in OS X

[kilopopo]

I have a code for my class that simulates a shell its a very simple one.

When I debug the code in 6.8 and 6.9.1 as i step through each line the response time is very slow. I have to kill netbeans just to make it stop debugging. I have several watch variables also and as i debug through my code the values of the variable takes a long time to refresh.
Also netbeans becomes unresponsive if i debug my program and go to Watches.

I am using gdb GNU gdb 6.3.50-20050815 (Apple version gdb-1469)

I hope someone here can help me out.

Thanks

[kilopopo]

http://wiki.netbeans.org/FaqCplusPlusPackMacDebugging

[soldatov]

Yes. It happens if some user's variable is added into Watches (Variables) tab. Workaround: remove all watches.