Ok, I tried clicking that link, and the page just sat still with the hourglass. Nothing came up. So, does this mean that my provider is blocking conectivity to LW, or what? Is there any other way to connect?

Someone who knows Windows will have to help (I'm on OSX), but that test told you that your computer couldn't make a connection through port 6346, the default gnutella port.

Where's the block? Whoever controls your access to the internet

1. Firewalls and other very valuable anti-virus software--how to set them up will vary depending on your OS and versions, so posting the specifics can catch the attention of others who have a similar setup.
2. Home Routers--they are a popular way to hook up home networks, and most have the very necessary built in blocks, which are not easy to configure. Post the specs if you use one, and again, someone might recognize the model and have some experience to share.

3. Try another port. Look for the links to other ports in Ursula's signature--they're in the Tips and Tricks Forum.

Beyond those three options the problem gets really messy, and ball is in the coders and business managers (who have used up most of the easier solutions) who put out your software and the network admins who provide the wiring and switches that make up the internet.

Here's a horribly simplified version of what else can be attempted for those who have given up on easy downloads and just are interested in the filesharing.

The wires (usually) run to upstream routers and other controls--run by network admins, usually the ISP or work/school people. There are businesses who sell p2p controls to networks, and their sales depend on convincing the ISPs that blocking p2p will solve many problems and save money. All you can do here is politely build up a relationship with these people, find out their policies, and try to get them to cooperate with your communication needs. After all, that's what they want to do, but there's a lot of FUD about the legitimacy of p2p. Once the wire is out of your home, the political problems become greater than the technical.

bottom line--support p2p developers who are the ones really trying to get you connected. Your network admins will be happy if you just browse the Web and do email, or pay them for downloading what they offer.

Cheers--sorry about the length, but this problem of connections gets me going.

Does anyone know where I can download an old version of Limewire and give me a link.
thanks
OS X 10.1.5

Sorry I bothered.:
For all to enjoy:

http://www3.limewire.com/download/

Limewire is running ok (for the moment).OS X 10.1.5, LW 3,6,15

A thank you goes out to everyone contributing to this forum. Hey, it beats contacting the guys who built the apps, right? They are busy trying to improve them.
But seriously, can anyone tell me if it's worth to go to the store and buy Apple's latest OS X (Panther). Or should I just be happy with OS X version 10.1.5? I 've been running on Classic for as long as I can remember and telling every Window(licker) they can stuff it. But with OS X I'm not sure if it's an improvement.
It has the 'look and feel' of XP. Doesn't it?
I know this maybe isn't the right forum for this question but I would appreciate it if some enthousiastic OS X user tells me I'm wrong and should be at the store emptying my wallet for "the best thing in Town".
Cheers,

Keep the info comin'. I don't mind.
wdz(1235)

The question is what do you need to produce and at what speed.

I got my first mac two years back and have gone through from os9 till now os 10.3.3 and i am getting quite fed up with the pace things are changing. It feels like you have to upgrade to something new every week to be on top and keep your computer safe.

One thing I know is that running calssic is not really efficien,t fast or reliable. If you could stick to 9.2 or upgrade your programs to run a clean osX. I just got Adobe CS three weeks back and I upgraded to os 10.3.3 just last night. I am sure my apple is more reliable now than what it was with 9.2 and it is actualy running a bit faster once it has started.

If I were you i would consider the need to upgrade. If the tools you have today are doing the job, then why upgrade? lots of cash for litle and nothing if you ask me. Apple used to be buildt for lasting. now it feels like it is built to be upgraded. They are creating a need. Apple has become to trendy. Its no longer a tool to get the job done, it is a fashion statement. Some times i feel like I am buying added value. I am convinced the Adobe CS will come with a upgrade in a few months.. fixing bugs that they "oversaw" when they first relised it a few monts back.

The one thing that is true is that osx is user friendly and stabile. now that they got to 3.3 they finaly are getting writh of the newborn-baby trouble.

I cannot say what I think you should do. Panther is good. 9.2 does the job. (people! let me know if you feel the same!)

well after sitting here for about an hour and reading what ppl. are saying on how to fix my problem of connecting and me trying them i am still at square one. i use a mac OSX and that alone confuses me and on top of that limewire is giving me hell!! sometimes it works sometimes it dosn't.after doing what ppl. have said to do i wonder if i have screwed up fixing my limewire even more. i just upgraded to umm... well what ever is the newest thing out there and that didn't work either so if there is anyone else out there using a mac and understands it and can help me connect to limewire i would be very thankful.

stacykel

I too am using OS X, and can't get a steady connection. It either connects or not, I just quit and try again.

When I do connect, it might even say Turbocharged, and I can run a search. It will pull up tons of files, but when I click download, it immediately goes down to excellent and fair then poor and I'm disconnected in less than a minute.

Interesting note, it disconnected the otherday, but I left it on and the file still downloaded. Very strange.

I've tried 3 different versions of Limewire, even paid for the Pro version, but nothing I've tried gets me connected on the first try and keeps me connected for any length of time.

thx, the tips on the 1st page worked for me

I am on a LAN/WAN network. I am not blocking any sites owned by Limewire that I know of. I connected fine until I upgraded to the latest version. Now when I connect, I loose my connection on 2 PC's and my Mac on my network. I then have to restart my Router AND my cable modem and then repair the connection.

I have never seen anything like this. I will investigate more.