This bug was blocking me from installing any dictionaries. I found a workaround: Disable visual effects (that is: change from "Extra" or "Normal" to "None" in Ubuntu System | Settings | Appearance | Visual Effect tab)
** Attachment added: "ooo-install-dicts.png" http://launchpadlibrarian.net/14065730/ooo-install-dicts.png -- [Upstream] [hardy] openoffice compiz bug - Wizards' first dialogs far too small (unusable) https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/149586 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