yes, i have the new hosts.txt, yes, i have added some extra addresses as mentioned by a guy writing in about 2-3 weeks ago, yea, i have added connect1.bearshare.net (& connect2,3,4...). gnotella was working last time i used it (about 5 days ago). now, all of a sudden i find i can't connect anymore.
does someone have any clue about this. do we have to change any addresses AGAIN?
is this in any way linked with the antipiracy operations going on with the US governament?

don't worry. no problem. i now no why it wasn't working. used gnotella for sooo long i should know!!!

it just ovewrote the file on startup, so recopying the file and restarting cures it. i just haven't got used to doing this all the time. i install gnot every time i am on the university pcs you see...don't have to do this at home ;-)

peace