If you are getting "connecting" which will eventually turn to need more sources, this is due to the fact you are most likely trying for fake files. These appear a ordinary files but never download. Try for files with under 20 or so hosts and your chances of a good download will be increased.
Tell us also if you have a brick wall in front of the globe at the bottom left corner of Limewire. There will be one when it opens but should dissapear after a few minutes.
I don't think this is the "licence problem" you read about.
As far as copyright files are concerned. If you can buy them in your local Music/video store, or on Amazon, you can be sure they are copyrighted
