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> I can't see why it would be any different to the binary Ubuntu
> download. But such is life.

IIRC, some third party maintains the debian packages, and they have
incorrectly bundled up some breed of FB 1.5 and called it FB 2. You
may want to download from the firebirdsql website so you know exactly
which one is installed. Do a search on this list for details. Follow
the quick start guide instructions to the letter.

Adam