new version - improved?

I've just downloaded the newest version of Limewire, and apart from the layout (new panel on the left) there's no difference. Oh - and there's this really annoying redraw problem - ie - every time I move the mouse over the Limewire screen it goes blank.

I know it's a great app and all that, but why do the programmers keep on having to do these seemingly pointless updates, just for the sake of moving a few panels around. All they seem to do is screw things up. It seems like there are a few designers who can't decide on a final layout.

Why not just wait till there is something significant to release?