Did you add id3 tags to these files? If not, did you use the Describe function in the Library window? Either of these will help people find your files.

Make sure you're not firewalled without exception for LW; do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface? Sample image: http://www.gnutellaforums.com/attach...1&d=1162908502

You can share music to specific friends if you desire by creating & giving them magnet links. How to use Magnet Links