A. Do this test: Bug Report instructions & sample image Is the result True/False? If false then there's something at least partially blocking LW's access to the gnutella network.

B. Do this simple test for us. Using your browser go here: http://www3.limewire.com:6346/ The page should say 'Your test worked!'. What happens when you go there?

Can you give us a total desciption of your set up:
1. Mac OS version?
2. What firewalls you have?
3. How much ram?
4. Hard Disk space available?
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.)
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers?
7. Where are you trying to connect from (home, school, work, etc.)?
8. What version of Limewire (LW) & Java do you have? (Go to LW's menu Help>About LW...) Will show both LW & Java version.
9. Who is your isp provider?
10. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user.

Some hints:

* After opening LW wait 10 to 20 mins before using. Let it settle down 1st.

* Try the Any Type search type to see if you get any results. Try a common artist like beatles or Let it Be. Tell us how you go. Also try downlding any of the following videos from the following magnet site & see if you can downld them at least partially. Just click on their downld link: http://www.magnetmix.com/video.shtml Try the cats video at bottom of page.

* 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