Yes, it is still reproducible in 8.10.
I have upgraded Ubuntu on this computer to 8.10 couple of weeks ago,
Today, I have installed emacs22 and emacs-extras packages, went through
the steps in the initial bug description, and again, when I change
background for the modeline and save options, the
Public bug reported:
Binary package hint: emacs22
Steps to reproduce:
Under X11/Gnome:
- remove ~/.emacs
- start emacs22
emacs22 starts in ugly black background, blue modeline, etc.
- using menu, start Customization Groups browser, select Faces -> Basic
Faces -> Default; change foreground/bac
** Description changed:
Binary package hint: emacs22
Steps to reproduce:
Under X11/Gnome:
- remove ~/.emacs
- start emacs22
emacs22 starts in ugly black background, blue modeline, etc.
- using menu, start Customization Groups browser, select Faces -> Basic
- Faces -> D
