Is it possible that you're talking about the LW client? If so, then your post would be in the wrong forum section.
If it is as I suspect, go and read here on how to change the license issue:
http://www.gnutellaforums.com/showth...176#post154176
If, however, you're really talking about Bearshare clients, could ou please post some details:
1. OS version? (eg: Windows 98)
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 Bearshare (BS) & Java do you have?
9. Who is your isp provider (Internet Service Provider)?
10. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up.
11. Is this a your 1st try at BS or is this a new problem with an experienced user.
12. Try and download a magnet file from here and see what speed you get for it, then post the result as well:
http://www.magnetmix.com/video.shtml 