DNS lookups are minor compared to partial file sharing and your studies, but thanks for the suggestion. Just thought the DNS behaviour might be related to the problems being an Ultrapeer behind slower routers on OSX (your favourite OS). I'll see if I can test with a better router in the meantime.

Sorry to hear about the argument--glad your persistance is strong. Lots of us know about symptoms of problems with gnutella, but I rely on your regular posts to separate coincidence and platform specific problems from code problems. You even have solutions! Thanks for continuing to post. Perhaps the mod would either chip in and help or get out of the way.

Hmmm--The Unforgiven is one of Clint Eastwood's best movies. What's the statute of limitations in this forum?