Is it "rock or doom" for LimeWire?
 

I have been unable to connect for 4 days. The addict goes cold turkey (and is looking for a more reliable site). What is going on?

Find an pre 2.0 version of Limewire.. The new versions are worthless.. If someone has a pre 2.0 link to download please post..

But here's the snag in that theory.....
 

I never upgraded. I am disconnected, it appears, forever. I heard how dicey the upgrade was, and decided to love the one I'm with. I think I just got dumped. What a shame. Napster was The Man, but LimeWire was pretty decent most of the time. Audiogalaxy is, f.y.i., a gi-normous waste of time. Any help on this service would be greatly appreciated. Helloooo.........

The 2.x version is _not_ worthless. It is far more efficient to connect to a few UP hosts than to thousands of regular hosts. We just need more people using version 2.x and provide UP hosts.

Perhaps he should hve said
"almost worthless for actually finding something to download."

I have a moderate-sized, well edited library on LimeWire of about 400 great tunes. I'd be happy to share it, BUT I AM DISCONNECTED!!!! I'm going to research other options......."Patience may be virtuous, but it's also a stinkin' waste of time." Word.

greenwichgal, if you haven't looked at the connections section of the FAQ yet give it a try so the problem can be narrowed down somewhat.

<http://www.gnutellaforums.com/showth...=3328#section3>

I am grateful for your suggestion, efield, and acted upon it immediately. I couldn't download the old 1.8 version. The information is all good, but none of it works. I will not give up on LimeWire -- I have enjoyed it for a long time -- but I did find a service that is an adequate replacement, for the moment. Does anyone know if LimeWire is attempting to rectify this problem? I'm clearly not alone in this frustration.

It's not Limewire, it's something near you.
 

Limewire is simply a client on the Gnutella network. If it suddenly stopped working for you, then it's not Limewire that's the problem. It's something in your computer or network.

I would try downloading another Gnutella client and see if you still have a problem, if you do then it's likely your network.

If you don't, then it's likely that your Limewire install is foobar somewhere. Reinstall it.

There is a Jahmby!
 

I have successfully installed a 1.8 version onto my Compaq. It works very well. Thanks for all the suggestions offered. I believe I will listen to a little Rufus Wainwright and shout "Hallalujah!" Keep it always real. ;-) And thanks for all the help along the way.

A Compaq ??

Problem found !

Compaq is junk ...
Not because I say so but because their tech staff is overburdened and they try to ship refurbished equipment .

Ever tried taking a screwdriver and opening up the case ?
You might be surprised ...

If you don't believe me go here and be convinced : http://www.compaqsucks.com/

Works for me. That anger thing ..... is that Actors' Workshop, or just a personality flaw? I have never had any insurrmountable problems with my system, and, like a faithful girlfriend, I'm staying where I'm happy. Go to the gym, you need to work out your testosterone levels. Have a nice weekend.

Just wait till the bad luck streak begins .

To borrow from Jeremy Irons as Klaus von Bulow (you do get movies across the pond, n'est-ce pas?), "Oh, you have no idea." Have a winter's weekend, lambchop. Compaq rocks. I'm waiting for my iPaq. Don't knock 'til you've tried it.

i did try Compaq
 

Then damn puter was only a day old when this happened :

Had to get a fire exstingher because the damn monitor blew up .
And the ****s won't even refund me because , listen to this : I hosed the monitor down with a fire exstingher .
Finally i said I would sue them and i promptly got a refund .
Afterwards I found it it was a refurbish monitor .
Refurbished equipment for a +2000 bucks system ??

That was me forgot to log in ...

There's this little credo that goes, "Caveat emptor" (or, let the buyer beware). Works for me *almost* always. Sorry about your lousy equipment, if they represented it as new, they owe you a new system. I feel like Asa Arons on WNBC in NYC -- he's the consumer complaint guru. One more credo: "You get what you pay for." Word.

Atleast I got my 2000 bucks back . :cool:

Well, there you go! Weather here is pretty good. I'm taking my dog for a run at the beach. Have a HAPPY weekend.