The speed setting in limwire serves, to my knowledge, to do no more than indicate to others what speed you are using. You may have a T1 connection but you can indicate you are a modem for what ever reason. But some people prefer to not down load from a modem ... I think you catch the drift.
Yes I've been around here for a while but I remain somewhat confused by KBs and kbs and I know the number 8 comes into it ... One day I will crack it, but to date I have managed to operate my Limewire with excellent results witout mastering the speed rate subject
There are 2 stickies at the head of the forum, one which leads into many others ....which you should find useful and interesting.