I'm experiencing the same problems as mentioned before. I've been using 1.7 on a Mac (OS 9.1) for about a week. Initially, I would be connected at start-up. Downloads were great. Now, connection is attempted at start-up, then nothing. Pressing the connect button afterwards receives no response. Several of my friends using 1.7 on different Mac OS's (8.9-9.1) are having the same difficulties. Should I use a different version of limewire?