I had this running properly on RH7.2 with jre1.3.1_01 for a few days and then it dumped
I also had that install error in my logs

I installed 1.3.1 and it is working again
I don't know why mine did work and then quit, because I don't remember installing anything large in the time between

I would strongly recommend giving the new beta a try -- you can get it from:

http://www.limewire.com/index.jsp/download_beta

This version is getting VERY close to final release, and it includes many, many new features (check out the beta section if you want to know what they are).

Is anyone still having problems with the installer listed there?

Thanks.

Version 2.0.1 Beta
 

Just letting you know that Version 2.0.1 Beta solves the "Java.lang.nullpointerexception" problem. Or at least it does on my system, with Mandrake 8.1.

Great to know -- thanks for reporting back. Just to let everyone know, I will be on vacation (in lovely St. Martin -- oooohh) for a few weeks, so I won't be able to respond to anyone's messages until the middle of January.

I hope everyone has a happy holidays.

Best,