Problems using AOL webmail

When I compose an AOL email, I begin typing the recipient's name in the TO box. A popup appears with possible names - but after each name in parentheses is (undefined) - so that the email address is never available.
The only way I am able to send an email is either to type the actual address from memory or go to the Contacts list, "right click" on the contacts name, and then choose EMAIL from the small menu that pops up.
This is a tedious and annoying problem - and has only occurred since I did the upgrade to Firefox 4.0 on 3/24.
Thanks
Cinda

I've never used AOL but I do remember a time (maybe it's still this way?) when users had to use specific AOL connection software to connect. Is this still the case?

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