Accessing the network using another client like Acquisition is one way to pass the time while the Limewire team works on the problems noted. I read the other day that Limewire bought an OSX box for the office, so someone at Limewire should be able to see what problems are platform specific (or give up on OSX in general). I've been expecting the next beta release (2.9) this week . . .

BTW, experience with the library problem sometimes works for a similar situation in Acquisition, but the research/resume gimmick requires too much babysitting in both clients. I've also paid for both to help encourage development, because it looks so tempting to just give up.