I have experienced this problem on Windows and Mac OS X.
When making a new move command, then clicking 'P' to select a destination, the cursor turns into a black cross. But as the starfield is also black, it is hardly visible, making selecting a planet difficult.
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Are you using a precompiled version or source code?
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I'm using the 0.2.2 precompiled Windows version (with installer).