I am now posting from a differnet computer because Limewire 3.8.10 somehow destroyed my ability to connect to the internet on the other computer and if anyone has any suggestioins as to how to fix it, i'd appreciate it.

Here's what happened: I decided to test the Limewire problem using a dial up connection. I used a regular dial up modem direct to the phone connection, no router, no cable, no wireless. The modem connected. I was able to surf, etc. I then launched Limewire. The same problem repeated, same error message, "your computer does not seem to have an internet connection or else you have a firewall." and when i tried to surf or download mail, i could not.

Since that point, i am no longer able to use the internet on that computer at all. My connections all look good, the indicators show that i have a sending signal when i try to access or send mail and when i try to launch a browser. In the TCP/IP control panel, it shows a good connection to a server (192 rather than 169). So the problem seems to be some corruption of my system software. I'll call Apple tomorrow and see what i have to do. Reinstall the system? What a mess. Re-booting the computer was of no help.

In my case, it's not related to the cable modem because it also happens with the dial up modem.

On the computer I'm using right now, i have an older Limewire, 3.6.15 Pro. It's working great.

Unfortunately, this computer is totalled (an iBook). It fell off a table and now the lid just flops around and you can see inside the display. That's why i got the new computer.

I just want to get it working again, uninstall that demon limewire, and possibly find a way to move this older version to my new computer.
this sux.