Acq looks easier, but since the core part that handles the connections, searches, etc. is LW , any differences you see will be based on other factors like your connection and setup. Frustrating!? Where's the problem? Mine turned out to be my ISP messing with p2p connectivity.

The documentation for any p2p application cannot keep up with the all dynamic changes that are going on--even some independent developers have noted they can't keep up with all the code changes, let alone all the changes going on with personal computer systems and internet connectivity in general.

The development of gnutella is certainly not "chewing gum and string"--it's pretty sophisticated and frankly, I'm amazed that so many of us newbies can just jump on and go. Poisoned, for example, is just a current experiment and it will be interesting to see how long its developer can keep on Sharman's 'good' side.

here are some links

http://gui.limewire.org/servlets/Bro...vs&paged=false
http://core.limewire.org/servlets/Br...vs&paged=false
http://www.limewire.org/project/www/...w-summary.html
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/the_gdf/