Hi ladygamster

The pro/free difference is just coincidence, unless you were using a really old version of the free.

The sources are the key--sounds like they weren't too busy when you last tried, but this time they'd gone away.

Right-click on the search tabs to "Repeat Search"--it is a better way to find new sources (or the new IP of the old sources). Your old downloads will just automatically add the new sources and start trying them too.

If you are interested, you can see the best times to connect (when the most people are online) at http://www.limewire.com/english/content/netsize.shtml

cheers--and welcome back