The fix/workaround suggested in https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/openoffice.org/+bug/562027/comments/67 also works for me.
** Changed in: openoffice.org (Ubuntu Lucid) Status: Confirmed => In Progress -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/562027 Title: [ooo-build] OOo QuickStarter: unable to shutdown / reboot / logout when quickstarter is active -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs