Gentlemen,

I've been using Limewire for several years (currently version 4.12.6). Ordinarily, the system has been completely dependable and solid. However, I've now encountered a problem that's beyond my meager abilities to solve.

I was merrily downloading and uploading last evening (December 26). Well into the night, everything more or less shutdown. Downloads couldn't find sources, even those that had been receiving from up to 8 hosts. All four of 'em (2 MP3's and 2 videos). Uploading ceased to continue as well.

I decided that the Limewire network was probably undergoing maintenance and would be unavailable on the short term. Today, I logged on and found the situation to be the same. No uploading, no downloading. Even conducting simple searches got no results. Limewire tells me that "your connection is very strong." Nothing has changed firewall-wise at my end. Gotta admit, I'm at a complete loss to understand what's going on and why.

Is it just me? If so, can anyone supply an answer as to what I might do to rectify things? I'd greatly appreciate any assistance. Please keep in mind that I'm an old fart, so it would be best to avoid highly technical advise. Such things make me cry.

Many thanks in advance for your ideas, suggestions and recommendations. I hope everyone who reads this is preparing to enjoy a very Happy New Year.

= WriterGuy =