Java? could the reason i can't connect really be Java? on OSX? please could someone tell me about whether Java or the lack thereof (although i'm sure i have it) is the reason i can't connect and how do i fix it?

You'll definitely (unless you did a custom install) have Java on your machine, but for LW it's always best to have the most recent version. Open your System prefs & open Software Update & let it scan for any possible updates you might need. Whether Java is the sole reason you can't connect, I don't know. You haven't told us anything about your setup other than it's OSX. What type of connection do you have, are there firewalls, your OSX version, networks, & anything else that might help us to try to problem solve your issue.

sorry about that. i have OSX 10.2.8. the firewall exists between the server and the connection to the internet and not between individual computers and thier connection to the net. i have a server connection to the net and therefore i would imagine that it's best described as a cable/dsl connection. the IT guy here at work has sat down with me and we're both confused. a Gnutella port has been opened and it does seem to attempt a connection but then drops it. i never get above the first bar of connection quality. everything is enbaled as far as the port goes and we can't think of anything else. any ideas?

Connections & firewalls are not my area, I'll leave this one up to a more experienced person in that area. Which port are you using & have you attempted to configure LW for firewalls & forcing ip, etc? In the meantime if you search firewall on the forum you might find an answer sitting here already.

Make it simpler: go to Limewire->Preferences and click on the Bug Reports selection. There, click for an example and scroll down to the part where it says: Recieved incoming this session. If it says true then Limewire does not have a problem from Firewall. If it says false, Firewall(s) are blocking the connection.

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iMac G4 OSX 10.3.9
RAM 256MB
LW 4.10.5 Basic
ADSL anything from 3 to 8Mbps/around 1024kbps

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thanks for that. tried the bug report and for "incoming this session" is says "false". if what you say is correct then a firewall is blocking the connection. what do i do above and beyond doing all i thought had to be done. i recieving on port 6346, have enabled forcing the connection and much else. how do you recommend i post my bug report?

Are you sure you followed the instructions available at www.limewire.com about setting up a firewall?

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iMac G4 OSX 10.3.9
RAM 256MB
LW 4.10.5 Basic
ADSL anything from 3 to 8Mbps/around 1024kbps

"Raise your can of Beer on high
And seal your fate forever
Our best years have passed us by
The Golden Age Of Leather"
-Blue Öyster Cult-