I think the current method of showing no text messages by default during boot-up fixes the bug as described. Please reopen this if the behaviour of the Edgy Beta CD is not as desired. Thank you.
** Changed in: Ubuntu Status: Unconfirmed => Fix Released -- Foreground and background color combinations during booting/logout doesn't provide sufficient contrast when viewed by someone having color deficits https://launchpad.net/bugs/42243 -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs