download frustration
 

I have been trying to download the same video files for a LONG time now and nuthing has been downloaded, NOTHING!!! I can download music videos but my video files just sit there saying it's awaiting the busy host. Any ideas as to why?

Firewalls? Both XP and OSX (Panther) have built-in firewalls, although Panther's is by default turned off. I have no idea of XP's.

I'm using xp. Is there any way to get passed this firewall without leaving my computer vulnerable to outsiders?

First you haveta know if it's on or off (like I told you, I don't know if XP's firewall is by default on but I kinda doubt it...).
When LW is open, click Tools->Options and then go to Bug report and click for an example. In the window that appears scroll down to the part that says: "Recieved incoming this session". If it says true then LW has no problem with firewalls (meaning that it has no problem connecting and stuff).
If on the other hand it says false, then maybe XP's firewall is on (or maybe another). In this case, you can configure your firewall (follow this link: http://www.limewire.com/english/content/firewalls.shtml ) so that it will permit LW to fully access the net without forcing you to disable the firewall.
Hope this helps.

Murasame, you are my heroe. Thank you!! :D

*blush*
Gee, thanks...