This is happening to me in version 2.24.0-0ubuntu1 under Intrepid alpha 6.
To recreate:
1. Open gedit
2. Click "Tools" -> "Check Spelling" or "Set Language...", OR Check "Autocheck Spelling" and type a word & press space
3. gedit hangs, no crash, but no redraw and need to end process.
This is happening to me in version 2.24.0-0ubuntu1 under Intrepid alpha 6.
To recreate:
1. Open gedit
2. Click "Tools" -> "Check Spelling" or "Set Language...", OR Check "Autocheck Spelling" and type a word & press space
3. gedit hangs, no crash, but no redraw and need to end process.