4.8 on 11.10 - problems with KAddressbook in KMail

[Bruce Marshall]

On Friday, January 27, 2012 12:28:00 O. Sinclair wrote:
> OK found a couple of problems now..
> 
> after upgrade to KDE 4.8 in Kubuntu 11.10 most things work fine or great.
> 
> But, once more, my KAdressbook (Personal Contacts) does not "auto fill
> in or suggest" when I create a new mail. I get from "recent addresses" only.
> 
> And my distribution lists went missing again.. can it be THAT
> complicated to make sure lists stay between upgrades?
> 
> Anyone confirm the problem, or do not have the problem, or has a
> solution I can try?
> 
> Sinclair

My personal contacts 'suggests'  from time to time  but only when you type in 
the full first name - -    like 'bob'  in the contact  

Bob Smith <bsmith at xxxxxxxx>