Steve Cookson [09-11-03 20.14] :

> So my question is: is there a very simple connection method that I can use
> that just involves a simple install and/or connection string?

are you talking about Perl driver for Firebird ?

I'm afraid that this driver is not maintained
so you have to investigate yourself

could Python be an option for you ?
the python driver is ok
http://www.firebirdsql.org/index.php?op=devel&sub=python