Same problem here with 8.10 an G4MX / nvidia 96 Successfully Solved by mike2357 solution:
Another alternative: in Ubuntu, go to System -> Preferences -> Appearances. In the Fonts tab, select "Subpixel smoothing (LCDs)". cf. https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/nvidia-graphics-drivers-96/+bug/297836/comments/7 -- 8.10 - compiz "normal" + nvidia binary video loses openoffice menu text https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/297836 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs