I never used version 1.0 but I certainly noticed the steady improvements in the later versions - yes LW has ads - unless you use a clean or pro version - but hey - give'm a break - we all have to make a living - LW is without question one of the very best p2p packages you can use - as far I can see the only real competition is shareaza and (to a lesser extent I think) gnucleus

take a chill pill and enjoy it

CHeers, bad_vlad