New Mac Classic - 4.0.9
 

We've released a new version of LimeWire for Mac Classic users. The new version is 4.0.9, and it upgrades some of the code to be more inline with ther current 4.4 version for other operating systems.

4.0.9 removes the upgrade prompt as well, so that you won't be annoyed with reminders to upgrade to a version that doesn't exist.

Thanks.

Xcellent!!! Top job! I thought you guys'd never get around to it! http://emoticons4u.informationalot.com/cool/049.gif http://emoticons4u.informationalot.com/cool/271.gif http://emoticons4u.informationalot.com/cool/653.gif http://emoticons4u.informationalot.com/cool/269.gif

Thanks sberlin, for taking the time to clean up the old Classic version.

For nostalgia's sake, I ran both the regular and the Pro for a while :)

here are just a few quick notes:

Despite Downloads.com reporting it as 4.0.8, it really is 4.0.9. The Pro version is 4.0.9 too.

--FWIW, Classic locks up when trying to change the port (I had to edit the limewire.props file to add the line "PORT=xxxxx", which worked).

--Command -Q resulted in a type 3 error, but the File menu "Close" item worked properly.

--Ethernet uploads triggered a few bug reports. Perhaps options should probably be set now to "Always Discard Bugs" as the default

--If Classic is disallowed from operating as an Ultrapeer, trimming that code might save some download size too.

--uploads and swarming sucked. Popular files barely swarmed at all in comparison to OS X :)
Even though the Classic Finder truncated long names with stuff like #IDxxx for completed downloads, the proper names showed in the Library and uploaded to an OS X machine with the full filenames.

--searches and downloads were as quick (the quicker gui made them seem even better than OS X) :)

cheers. Thanks--that was fun working in OS 9 again, but the quicker gui makes java on OS X seem really sluggish now.

um....where's the link? the site's link is for 4.0.8

http://www.limewire.com/english/cont...loadfree.shtml

downloads.com still hasn't updated the article, but the file should be 4.0.9 (or whatevr happens to be the latest) when installed.

btw--did you ever find that extension conflict? I had the same when I rebooted into 9, and realized I hadn't turned off all the 4 FaxStF extensions.

I used "Sort by Package" in the Extensions Manager to make sure I got all the pieces.

hmm i did a search for that, and i didn't find anything. so i'm not too sure what those extensions pertain to.

The extensions pertain to fax softw found in your Apple Extras folder. These extensions are not necessary if you don't use that fax softw & have a history of conflicting with Limewire. I totally removed the extensions from my computer. Stief disabled them so they're in the Extensions (Disabled) folder.

tried 4.0.9 but still won't connect
 

I downloaded 4.0.9, I'm running 9.2.2, worked 2 nights ago, now it won't connect and freezed my MAC when I try to shut the program down. Running a cable modem and also worked pretty flawlessly before I updgraded to 9.2.2. But it did work one night! What gives?

You forgot to mention several details such as how your previous version also crashed the same way: http://www.gnutellaforums.com/showth...threadid=34284 SO what's the go? Not enough ram probably eh? You never did tell us many details: http://www.gnutellaforums.com/announ...?s=&forumid=29
I'd be looking at your own computer set up if all versions of LW are crashing on it. You probably also ignored everything that was said earlier in this thread right? So which obsolete version of Java are you using? Wow something must really be wrong at your end of the stick. Ever thought about trying to find out what's wrong with your computer?

I have 512 worth of RAM and I did not ignore the previous posts. I looked for the Fax software to turn it off and didn't see it. I'm definitely not an expert in this so if I sound like a laymen, I am. Just not sure how it worked one night and then the next it doesn't. Oh well, I tried.

I think I may hire a Geek Squad guy to come out, because my computer may be ailing.

hmm, well, the only thing i have fax related on my computer is a brand of Fax machine description in my extensions folder. could the description give me the problems with the program?

For OS 9.2 also make sure your Java is the last for that version: Java MRJ 2.2.6 (click on link) & although it specifies 9.2.2 as the prerequisite, Read this comment by Callahan about Java (click on link)
By the way, all OS 9 updates are here: Available OS 9 Updates
And MRJ 2.2.5 for OS 8.1-9.2 unless you wan't to take callahan's advice.


Yes that fax extension may cause clashes & crashes so unless you use it then at least disable it. I removed it aftr disabling it.

btw--here's the link to the FAQ re the fax problem
http://www.limewire.com/english/content/faq.shtml#pla2 and a screenshot

hmm, well, i clearly don't have that extension on my computer. and the thing fax related on my drive was a description doc for a fax machine, LaserWriter 16/600 PS Fax machine. in which i disabled, restarted, and nothing changed.

so yeah...any other ideas?

not having to trouble-shoot extension conflicts is a huge reason to prefer OS X ;)

Basically, you have to start with extensions off, then re-add extensions either one at a time, or package group by package group until you find the one(s) causing the error.

Restarting every time between each change is necessary, but really tedious.

here's how Apple says to do this: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=60495

Please post back when you find the problem: you'll save others the hassle.

first and foremost, i found out that i can run the programs if i turn it to japanese (since i have the japanese language kit installed) LW will run, as well as the un-installer.

ran the un-installer so i can start clean, now expander hits a snag with trying to unzip the crazy thing.

if its not one thing, its another ^__^;

Unzip??? It should be a bin file! You may need to update your StuffIt Expander: http://www.stuffit.com/mac/expander/updates.html version 7

unzip....expand, its about the same thing, and yes i have version 7 of stuff-it, it keeps hitting some error, error # 17999, is the number given, but the prompt says, unspecified.

so i dunno

oh and btw, is there any programs besides disk first aid that can repair my drive? it found a problem, but said it couldn't repair it and i'm sure fixing it would be a good idea.

Disk Warrior 2 & Norton. I'd recommend DW b/c my guess is it's a directory corruption. DW is designed specifically for that issue but in OSX I found Norton more effective to fix it & yes even in OS9 sometimes Norton can fix it. There are other utilities out there but. I'd recommend these two 1st. When you're moving files frequently off a HDD or partition then it does leave the way for some directory errors. But these errors are potentially hazardous to file recovery so fix them now. asap

Error 1799: http://support.allume.com/techsuppor...p?id=517&prod=

Rebuild your desktop for a start to see if that does any help: restart computer holding down apple & OPTION keys simultaneously.

no dice on the rebuild or restart. is there an alternative to using stuffit expander for .bin files? cuz for some odd reason, that error is rather unexplained on their site, calling it 'stuffit expander bug'

before, i could download it, expand it, and couldn't installer it unless booting up from extensions off.

so...i don't where the failure came in. espeically since i used the same 7.0.3 version of stuffit expander to expand it.

There are other options. There were previously a no. of others but can't remember what they were. Ah here's one: look for MindExpander (half way down page on left) & just click the link here: http://www.esm.psu.edu/mac-software/utilities.html

found out my problem. thanks LotR, but the file was the issue.

I.E. was downloading it at a 5.9mb file. my netscape browsers haven't shaken off me having speed download for awhile yet (don't know how to kill the browser plug in) which left me with iCab to get the file at its proper 11mb+

silly internet explorer.

I've heard of issues with IE before. And also with Speed Downld. Have a look in your SD folder, you should find an uninstaller within.

heh i deleted it awhile ago.... ^__^;;;

Go to your System folder>Internet plug-ins & see if the plug-in is in there. If yes, remove it.

awesome, hey thanks.