Comment 3 for bug 1436180

Based on tests with archived builds on OS X 10.7.5:
- not reproduced with 0.48+devel r12228,
- reproduced with 0.48+devel rev >= 12232;
the fixed height for the infobox displaying the descriptions with varying lengths was likely introduced in r12229:

Relevant change log:
https://bazaar.launchpad.net/~inkscape.dev/inkscape/trunk/changes/12232

Revision 12229: ability to scroll inside the filter dock -- gain some screen real estate!
https://bazaar.launchpad.net/~inkscape.dev/inkscape/trunk/revision/12229