When we upgraded from Swing 1.0.1 to 1.0.2 the JPasswordField look (using the
default Metal look and feel) changed. Now the cursor appears 1 or 2 characters
ahead of the astericks as you type. We haven't set any font sizes in our applet.
I don't have any sample code, but basically anywhere we use the JPasswordField
the I-beam cursor appears 1 or 2 characters ahead.