Bug 295428 - Names and nicknames should still work in address book without autocomplete
Bug 118624 - AB quick search and contacts side bar does not search/match Nickname field, but should (ux-inconsistent with autocomplete)
Bug 400713 - Allow showing any fields from address book as columns in compose message contacts pane (sidebar) [column picker, customize, sorting by organization, nickname etc.]
Bug 247335 - Add separate "First Name", "Last Name" and "Display Name" fields to address book column picker for optional display in AB list pane
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Bug 295428 - Names and nicknames should still work in address book without autocomplete
Bug 118624 - AB quick search and contacts side bar does not search/match Nickname field, but should (ux-inconsistent with autocomplete)
Bug 400713 - Allow showing any fields from address book as columns in compose message contacts pane (sidebar) [column picker, customize, sorting by organization, nickname etc.]
Bug 247335 - Add separate "First Name", "Last Name" and "Display Name" fields to address book column picker for optional display in AB list pane