Hi Gerard,

Thanks for the input and especially for the sample PDF. We have redesigned some of the search input for the upcoming 3.9.3 beta. The 3.9.2 beta showed the beginnings of the idea, but we have changed it rather dramatically since then in order to incorporate everyone's suggestions.

There is no denying that the search panel takes up a good portion of space, but it unfortunately is necessary. An earlier version of LimeWire experimented with the 'advanced' button on the top, but it was too out of the way for most users to take advantage of. Also, the filters (an example of which are in the 3.9.2 beta) have no room to be placed above the search results. We are very fond of the downloads in the same screen as the search results, so aren't very willing to move that...

All in all, it's a tough predicament, but we hope you'll like the design in the upcoming 3.9.3 beta.