I have been given a specific host domain that I want to connect to. I have tried adding both the domain, and pinging the ip so I can use the ip #'s. However, I get "connecting", and sometimes a count of a few seconds before it is dropped.

I am running the latest version of Limewire for Mac Classic, with OS 9.2.1, on an iMac from home. I'd tell you what the Limewire version is, but it quits every time I try to get into the Apple Menu, and the Info command doesn't offer anything useful.

According to the owner of the domain, everything is working on his end. Any ideas? I can post the domain if it's necessary.

Not totally understanding your problem. Are you trying to connect or trying to connect directly with somebody else. To find out the version of LW, whilst LW is open go to the menu of LW & click under the LW name. This will have an about LW window open up. I think that's where it is on OS9 (haven't used a classic version for 6 mths & already forgotten!)

I know *how* to find the version. It keeps crashing when I go to do so. It's the latest for OS9, which is (IB) 4.0.8

I am trying to connect to a specific person. He says his server is working fine. Is it Limewire? I can connect to the network in general just fine.::sigh::

I'm about ready to give up.

As you know by now, Apple, LW and others have given up on Java for OS 9 already.

A crash caused by clicking on the About Box (or any Menu) used to indicate an Extensions conflict: disabling FaxStF extensions was one solution. Try running with a minimum set of extensions.

Otherwise, just avoid that menu. Switching to OS X is really the solution.

What program/OS is your friend running? Maybe your friend could email you a magnet of the file you want. Otherwise you should be able to find each other's files by sharing a unique file and searching for it.

You can also 'try' adding their ip address in your connections window.