J2SE Version (please include all output from java -version flag):
  java version "1.6.0-beta2"
  Java(TM) SE Runtime Environment (build 1.6.0-beta2-b82)
  Java HotSpot(TM) Client VM (build 1.6.0-beta2-b82, mixed mode, sharing)

Does this problem occur on J2SE 1.4.x or 5.0.x ? Yes / No (pick one)
  not known

Operating System Configuration Information (be specific):
  Windows XP Professional SP2


Hardware Configuration Information (be specific):
  Intel Pentium III, 730 Mhz, 384 Mb RAM

Bug Description:
  JComponent getGraphics() delivers a graphics context that
  is not suited for drawing, which is contrary to what the
  API states.

Steps to Reproduce (be specific):

Compile and run the attached program. No string is drawn.