I like Limewire and think its much better than Morpheus, what I used before. I am new to letting others use files from my shared folder. Do I have to have an IP address (00.000.00.000) <--( or whatever you call this) to share files with others users, and is that an extra fee? Call me dumb, but do I necessarily have a (whatever you call this), and how do I get one?

Also, just to convert my CDs to mp3, I would like to know what rippers you all like best. I have the problem of the generic ones not auto-detecting title, artist, album, etc. from the tracks and wonder if there is one that is good and cheap, or better yet, free.

Sorry about all the mini questions, but I need a lot to get started, ya know.