Pidgin: BUG in 2.4.1 ? Search function doesnt work properly

hey guys.

since having installed the most recent version 2.4.1 the search function (search for aliasses in the list by just beginning to type when spotting the buddylist) doesnt work properly any more.

in the former version I was able to put in a name like lets say "chris" and it showed me names with chris in like
christian
chris333x
christopherus dong
...

now, new version:
i begin to type,
just one letter like "c", then pidgin stops accepting any more letters... AND it takes the focus/cursor out of the search window, which means i have to re-activate it in order to correct the "C" to a lets say "g"..

could u guys check this out with ur installations?
cheers.
der winzer