Installing Limewire on Intel-based Mac Laptop
 

After installing Limewire [4.10] on my MacBook (Intel-based) laptop, it won't even launch. The icon bounces ion the dock, then it stops.

SOLUTION FOUND:
Although I wish Tech Support would have replied with this VERY easy fix, I found it here:
http://www.limewire.com/english/cont..._history.shtml

I was using an earlier version. I downloaded LW 4.12 from their site, and it worls great!!

Did you look at the stickies at the top of this section? Usual answers are to:

1. Do a reboot in safe mode & repair permissions; SAFE Boot & Repair Permissions

2. reinstall the "Offline" java version due to possibility of corrupt install. http://www.apple.com/support/downloa...ase4intel.html

3. Delete LW preferences folder found here: /Users/your_username/Library/Preferences/LimeWire

Any problems installing then see this: You get the "null" message in the Apple installer when a OS X thinks a more recent version is installed. Double-click the harddrive icon, open the Library, open the Receipts folder, then find the file: J2SE50Release4.pkg, delete it and try again. Receipts folder sample image

In response to your personal message, delete the installimewire.pkg file from your receipts folder & try installing again. Receipts folder sample image. Also make sure you deleted the previous LW prefs folder.

Also see if you can find any limewire crash reports. This will hopefully show why LW is not working on your system. Else ...
Console is in your Applications folder inside the Utlities folder.

Could you open Console, and then try to open LimeWire, and then note what messages are shown in the Console?

You can post the parts here, or PM me if you prefer.

I don't have such an intel-mac so I can only advise as to what usually causes this problem.

Limewire on Intel-based Mac
 

All sounds great - I'll try that.
Thanks!!






In response to your personal message, delete the installimewire.pkg file from your receipts folder & try installing again. Receipts folder sample image. Also make sure you deleted the previous LW prefs folder.

Also see if you can find any limewire crash reports. This will hopefully show why LW is not working on your system. Else ...
Console is in your Applications folder inside the Utlities folder.

Could you open Console, and then try to open LimeWire, and then note what messages are shown in the Console?

You can post the parts here, or PM me if you prefer.

I don't have such an intel-mac so I can only advise as to what usually causes this problem.[/QUOTE]

You need LimeWire 4.10.5 or newer.

I am having the same issue on my Intel Mac. I am unsure as to when LimeWire "broke". I was running some older version [ 4.10 I believe] and now it will not launch. I am running 10.4.7, Quicktime 7.1.x . I have re-run the Java installer as recommended.

===== Wednesday, July 5, 2006 11:54:17 PM Canada/Eastern =====

[JavaAppLauncher] application launched with ppc-thin application stub. Using native application stub instead.

NSRuntime.loadLibrary(/usr/lib/java/libObjCJava.dylib) error.
java.lang.UnsatisfiedLinkError: Can't load library: /usr/lib/java/libObjCJava.dylib
at java.lang.ClassLoader.loadLibrary(ClassLoader.java :1650)
at java.lang.Runtime.load0(Runtime.java:769)
at java.lang.System.load(System.java:967)
at com.apple.cocoa.foundation.NSRuntime.loadLibrary(N SRuntime.java:127)
at com.apple.cocoa.foundation.NSRuntime.<clinit>(NSRu ntime.java:35)
at com.apple.cocoa.foundation.NSObject.<clinit>(NSObj ect.java:27)
at java.lang.Class.forName0(Native Method)
at java.lang.Class.forName(Class.java:164)
at com.limegroup.gnutella.util.CommonUtils.isCocoaFou ndationAvailable(CommonUtils.java:558)
at com.limegroup.gnutella.gui.GUIUtils.shouldShowStar tOnStartupWindow(GUIUtils.java:510)
at com.limegroup.gnutella.gui.init.SetupManager.shoul dShowStartOnStartupWindow(SetupManager.java:102)
at com.limegroup.gnutella.gui.init.SetupManager.creat eIfNeeded(SetupManager.java:139)
at com.limegroup.gnutella.gui.Initializer.initialize( Initializer.java:238)
at com.limegroup.gnutella.gui.GUILoader.load(GUILoade r.java:41)
at sun.reflect.NativeMethodAccessorImpl.invoke0(Nativ e Method)
at sun.reflect.NativeMethodAccessorImpl.invoke(Native MethodAccessorImpl.java:39)
at sun.reflect.DelegatingMethodAccessorImpl.invoke(De legatingMethodAccessorImpl.java:25)
at java.lang.reflect.Method.invoke(Method.java:585)
at com.limegroup.gnutella.gui.Main.main(Main.java:44)
at sun.reflect.NativeMethodAccessorImpl.invoke0(Nativ e Method)
at sun.reflect.NativeMethodAccessorImpl.invoke(Native MethodAccessorImpl.java:39)
at sun.reflect.DelegatingMethodAccessorImpl.invoke(De legatingMethodAccessorImpl.java:25)
at java.lang.reflect.Method.invoke(Method.java:585)
at apple.launcher.LaunchRunner.run(LaunchRunner.java: 88)
at apple.launcher.LaunchRunner.callMain(LaunchRunner. java:50)
at apple.launcher.JavaApplicationLauncher.launch(Java ApplicationLauncher.java:52)


java -version
java version "1.5.0_06"
Java(TM) 2 Runtime Environment, Standard Edition (build 1.5.0_06-112)
Java HotSpot(TM) Client VM (build 1.5.0_06-64, mixed mode, sharing)

I'm not so sure but I suspect the ppc-thin Java stub is not compatible with the intel. That's not the one intel requires. I'll see if I can find out.

Might I suggest you update your LW to 4.12.3; http://www.limewire.com/english/content/download.shtml or your personal pro page if you're a pro user.

Thanks for the quick reply. I am running 4.12.3 . I got the latest version thinking the current one was corrupt.

So does the new version work?

No, the errors above are with 4.12.3 . Sorry if that was not clear. Its important to mention that Limewire 4.10.x did work on my Intel Mac. Something in the last two to three software updates caused it to fail [my assumption]

I think I may have found my problem, only how to fix it ...

as per the message in the log

java.lang.UnsatisfiedLinkError: Can't load library: /usr/lib/java/libObjCJava.dylib

The Library in question is in fact not there. Where can I get an versin of this library [Intel Mac]. I have re-installed Java a few times.

This java library should already be within the libraries. Perhaps better to do a combo update: 10.4.6 combo update link for intel macs. BTW you should NEVER delete the Receipt files unless instructed under extreme circumstances. These files are needed by the sytem!

I'm running 10.4.7 and re-ran the combo updater, no luck, library is still not there. I've never been in there before[usr/lib/java], no way I deleted it myself.

Setting up Java 1.5, well in the meantime set it back to java 1.4.2

Reinstall your Java 1.5. that will mean removing your 1.5 receipts file. Also delete your LW prefs folder (of course whilst LW is closed) found here: /Users/your_username/Library/Preferences/LimeWire

Once again, thanks for the help! I have purged Java 1.5 [as suggested, removing the receipt and all] and re installed java 1.5 [Apple's release 4, the latest] It doesn't matter if I use 1.5 or 1.4.2, the same error referencing the library in question pops up

How many times have you repaired permissions? (a) http://www.gnutellaforums.com/showth...6094#post96094 (permissions),
(b) SAFE Boot & Repair Permissions, & (c) Resolving Disk, Permission, and Cache Corruption

Can anyone else here that has an Intel mac send me a copy of the libObjCJava.dylib [in /usr/lib/java/ ] file to

wojtek dot zlobicki AT gmail dot com.

Reinstallation of tiger should to the trick! have you actually searched your computer to see whether such a folder exists ... perhaps LW isn't recognising it. A reinstallation sounds the best. Even if tried before ... repair permissions both before & afterward of installation.

I have repaired permissions as well as the volume and no problems were found. A full OS re-install is a stretch. I did get Aquisition working so I have no "true" need for Limewire now [I just refuse to let it beat me]. I do like the software's [Limewire] integration with iTunes.

A full OS re-install is a bit much, I am going to see if I can get copies of the files off some friends with Macs.

On a side note, I have examined the package for Java 1.5 , it does NOT contain the dylib files I am looking for.

Then you may need to do an install from the initial release. Don't only look in the java package but also elsewhere Java may install its components.

I had a friend email me the java libraries from his machine and all is good now. I was missing a total of 5 files !!! Have no idea why they were missing.

LOTR, thank you very much for all your assistance.

Did all that - step-by-step. No changes. Same problem.
I even tried Limewire's Tech support (4x) - not a peep.

After buying this laptop brand-new 3 weeks ago, I'm not interesting in reinstalling.
:-)

I'll change to another P2P Client first. I've just paid so much over the years to the Limewire folks. no more - until this is corrected, or I get a reply from their Tech Support.