Considering many schools block p2p use you're doing well.

Which version of LW are you using? I hope you configured all the firewalls on your computer to allow LW total access. http://www.limewire.com/english/content/firewalls.shtml

See these hints: A well set-up LW can start to automatically continue its dwnlding after it's settled down perhaps 2 out of 3 times you open LW. Optimising LW & Maximising Uplds & Dwnlds A (1st post only) & also Part B which is even better & last & least are search & dwnld hints. The latter one I've been thinking about re-writing for some time. That's just for playing it safe. eg- I show all speeds & qualities.

eg: http://www.gnutellaforums.com/showth...028#post116028