Hi Jérôme, >It may help to reduce the duration of the address history (in the >preferences) then to compact your database.
I have 'Remember recipients' unchecked, and it is still slow when I type in a new recipient in an email. Typing in the search box of the Address Book is REALLY slow. Jim -- Jim Pistrang JP Computer Resources Certified Member, Apple Consultants Network 413-256-4569 <http://www.jpcr.com>