If you use a dark theme (such as the HumanLogin theme included with Ubuntu), the search box has white text on a white background.
Version 1.0.2 on Ubuntu 9.10
Steps to reproduce:
1. Set your system theme to a dark theme.
2. Open the Software Center
3. Type text in the search box.
4. You won't see it.
5. Select everything in the box.
6. The text is now visible.
Binary package hint: software-center
If you use a dark theme (such as the HumanLogin theme included with Ubuntu), the search box has white text on a white background.
Version 1.0.2 on Ubuntu 9.10
Steps to reproduce:
1. Set your system theme to a dark theme.
2. Open the Software Center
3. Type text in the search box.
4. You won't see it.
5. Select everything in the box.
6. The text is now visible.