The IP thing from the original post actually uploaded stuff, too. Out of 64 hits, 32 downloads for one rare song (Billie Holliday-Stormy Weather, no doubt rare on this 20-something network). I have always been able to upload something on Limewire in any given night, might be two songs and it might be ten, but I can generally get one. I should mention that I have a new 1.7PC with a cable connection. I am sure the cable helps, but I know the firewall hurts so I quess it balances out. I think I have also been helped by the "4 star" suggestion-get 4 star listings only. I think this goes double if you are behind a firewall. Hey, I will probably be back here swearing soon but so far so good, might be the storm...

catgirl