They use the american flag to represent the english language. They also use other flags to rep. other languages. I think they probably used the american flag because it is the most widely recognized world wide. No disrespect was intended
. I also think LW originated in the US but I'm not sure.
Examples here:
http://www.limewire.com/english/content/home.shtml http://www.limewire.com/english/cont...national.shtml