dapper install

[John Dangler]

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> Since all your settings are stored in your home directory, simply
> backing that up and reinstalling the OS should preserve your settings.
>  When you log in under your account again, your settings will be
> preserved.  As for plugins that you installed systemwide (perhaps
> something like flashplugin-nonfree), you'll need to install those
> again using apt-get / Synaptic / aptitude after the OS is up and
> running.
> 
I copied the .evolution folder back into my home dir after the dapper
install.  All the mail messages seem to be intact, but all of the
contacts are gone... any clues as to how I can get those back?