Can't connect - Web-only proxy?
 

I've just installed Limewire on my Mac (running OS 9.2.2) but I can''t connect – the 'Connect' option is greyed out. I think this is because i have a Web-only proxy (whatever this is!). Is there any way around this? Or if not, are there any other file-sharing clients that will work with a Web-only proxy?

You could try using your web-only proxy for LimeWire. Go to the LimeWire preferences->advanced->proxy and enter the address for your proxy.

The 'Connect' option is now available, but when I click it, I see the list of connections flash up for half a millisecond before they disappear and the status says 'Disconnected' again. Is this a firewall problem?

do you have the latest java?

There is no "latest" java for MacOS9, - that's why future LimeWire versions won't be available for OS9.

oh srr I missed the part about bec having a mac

I guess this means I'm out of luck and won't be able to use Limewire, unless anyone else has any ideas?

which firewall do you have

OK, after following the advice above and reading a few other posts in this forum, I have eventually managed to connect - thanks for the advice!