It is still there in Ubuntu 12.04 LTS (up-to-date). Here, too, is a pretty
recent nvidia (GTX 660) at work with proprietary drivers (v304.116). All
standard setup coming with the distro, but using the gome classic 2d desktop.

See also https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/openjdk-6/+bug/1032936 and
https://netbeans.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=243407.

A workaround is -Dsun.java2d.opengl=true.

The problem is pretty easily reproducible by installing Netbeans und opening
the file dialog (native or metal theme), going into a large folder like
/usr/share and scrolling right. You see it immediately. You can barely browse
ANYTHING AT ALL.

One hint: it is *NOT* appearing via "ssh otherUserNotRunningX@localhost -Y
.../bin/netbeans", even when explcitily setting sun.java2d.opengl to false.