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Product Version: NetBeans IDE 6.0 (Build 200711261600) Java: 1.6.0_03-ea; Java HotSpot(TM) Client VM 1.6.0_03-ea-b01 System: Linux version 2.6.5-1.358 running on i386; UTF-8; en_US (nb) The behavior of editor status bar during performing invalid instant rename is inconsistent between different OSes. On Linux the red label "Cannot perform instant rename here" only blinks (sometimes), on Mac is stays visible and on Win it is never shown. Steps to reproduce: 1) create new empty class 2) put caret inside its body 3) press ctrl-R
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This old bug may not be relevant anymore. If you can still reproduce it in 8.2 development builds please reopen this issue. Thanks for your cooperation, NetBeans IDE 8.2 Release Boss