I have exactly the same problem. Version: Kubuntu Dapper with KDE 3.5.5 from kubuntu.org. But as far as I remember, it also happened with default KDE from Kubuntu Dapper.
** Changed in: kdebase (Ubuntu) Status: Unconfirmed => Confirmed -- Installation of bitmap fonts does not work https://launchpad.net/bugs/69314 -- kubuntu-bugs mailing list kubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/kubuntu-bugs