yes, i am aware that .exe doesn't run on mac. i am definitely not trying to download .exe, and i am searching for .dmg files even, as you say. the problem is, that the links i followed through Lime Wire » Official Website & Free Download, BitTorrent « to retrieve the Mac OS download end up with saving the .exe file to my computer, even despite saying that a .dmg file was being downloaded. same thing happened on Free Software Downloads and Software Reviews - Download.com, when my search was only trying to find files and programs compatible with mac. so either the sites are completely wrong in what they're linking to or my computer is protecting me from potentially dangerous software...? who knows.

guess i'm not meant to limewire.