Whatever! If you want to buy altrenative p2p apps also read their forums 1st! This forum is for that minor % that has some problems. For a list of gnutella clients that are connecting this hour, see http://www.limewire.com/english/content/uastats.shtml (top right.) The fact is, most p2p apps suffer the same issues. If you have difficulty with one you'll probably have just as much difficulty with another. There's exceptions where one app doesn't run well on a particular person's system.

Do an incoming test (click this link for explanation) If you have the patience, the members of the forum will try to assist you in sorting out your issues. But that's up to you.

Tell us about your connection. What type & brands & models of devices are you using? ie: modems, routers, etc. Where are you connecting from; home, work, school, etc.? Did you update to SP2 before or after you started having difficulties? Have you tried the beta 4.1.8 (english version not international installer!)?