Just for a quick note now, it is very simple to do Direct Connections in both Gnucleus and BearShare. All you need is the other person(s)' address. A few other details apply, but it is very simple. Using IM during at least the start of a Direct connect is almost essential unless you can work to a very exact schedule.
I will discuss with others here about starting a thread on doing Direct connects.
Not sure where it should go.
But certainly not here.
I would be interested in any comments from LimeWire users about the possibilities now of doing Direct connects and any experience they may have.