Finder freeze after tabbed browsing

Hi there,
since Safari 3 my finder and computer freeze totally after browsing with a lot of open tabs in Safari.
The result, I can’t move the cursor anymore can't quit any program and I have to shut down my computer. Before restart, I’ve realized, that nearly 3GB virtual memory was used by WindowServer and new windows in finder aren’t rendered properly. It seems like WindowServer is responsible for the freeze. Hope somebody can help me.

Since my last update 10 days ago , I'm experiening same thing, browsing the net with Safari ( but also with FF)
sometimes ( no particular reason) couses finder to "think" too long, all my moves are minutes long, If I wait sometimes I manage to quit the browser. then everything is back nice again.
it seems like rendering normal websites (one page , yes!) fills the memory, and this little color circle is spinning and spinning. no force quits possible.it drives me crazy. never had this before this update.
some rendering problem

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