I just upgraded to version 4.16.3. When using the older version 4.12, I think, I would get many files to choose from(video and film clip files) but since I upgraded I only get a few. What is the difference? Are all the versions sharing with each other? I liked the older version better. Also, what exactly is a torrent?

There shouldn't be that much of a difference...The only thing that comes to mind may be the quality of the Ultrapeers that you are connected to...

You could try these tips...

Try going to your Connections Tab in limewire, if it's not showing up go to Veiw > Show/Hide and make sure the connection tab has a tick next to it...
Then click on the Hosts and remove them and let Limewire search for some more...
(try to take note of the hosts IP numbers if the same ones keep re-appearing add them to your host filter...)

Tools > Options > Filters and select the Host Filter and add these IP's into it and select apply...

Try installing PeerGuardian, it will help keep the fake hosts out...Remember to enable PG just before you start limewire up...
Phoenix Labs » PeerGuardian 2

If you're using Vista, there's this PG2 Beta available for Vista users.
PeerGuadian 2 for Windows Vista beta released - Phoenix Labs

PeerGuardian 2:Manual - Phoenix Labs Wiki


Another thing if you are using limewire 4.13 and later you can apply this hostile list...This will block known fake IP addresses...

The TechNutopia Fullsize Hostiles List for BearShare and LimeWire

This will help with torrents...
What is a torrent?
http://www.gnutellaforums.com/283980-post2.html

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