Categories in Address Book

I am trying to create categories in Address Book. I found this helpful hint in support:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?path=AppleScript/2.1/en/as2029.html
When I go to the folder where the plug in is supposed to be it is empty
Library/Address Book Plug-Ins folder. My MacBook is brand new....suggestion?

what exactly are you trying to achieve in ab? the link you have referenced pertains to adding apple scripts to ab. you would first have to find the apple script you would like to use for the purpose you would like to use it - or create it - and then add it so that it works with ab.
do you mean categories as in creating groups in which you would move your contacts, in other words having a work group, a personal group, a family group? if so then launch ab, go to file>new group and add your group, or click on the + sign at the bottom of the left hand side column.
let me know if i misunderstood your query.
hope this helps

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