selection disappear

[user1]

On Wed, 17 Aug 2011 22:25:34 +0000, user1 wrote:

> On Tue, 16 Aug 2011 06:12:18 -0500, Jordon Bedwell wrote:
> 
>> On 08/15/2011 12:00 PM, user1 wrote:
>>> I am using ubuntu maverick 10.10.
>>> When I make a selection using the mouse og keyboard in e.g. leafpad,
>>> notes and pan the selection disappear immediately. I have tried to
>>> reboot, but the problem is still there? when i make a selection in
>>> icecat everything looks fine.
>> 
>> Sounds like a classic stuck key to me, make sure everything is clean. 
>> I could be wrong though.
> 
> The problem is still there whether I use the left mouse marker or the
> shift+arrow keys?

Now, after 2 fairly huge software updates the problem is still there.
Almost impossible to edit text.
Strange, I seem to be the only person with this problem?
Any suggestions?