Hi Raja,

The following worked for me:

1.Install Kubuntu 9.10 (Karmic)
2.Use KPackage :
- Download flamerobin
- Download firebird 2.1-super
3.sudo dpkg-reconfigure firebird2.1-super (enter details on pop-up screen
and enter OK. Tab and arrow between fields), I didn't even get a hang this
time.

Step 3 gives you a character style pop-up window. If you can't see it,
maybe alt-tab between windows.

Good luck.

Steve