is there a chat function on ares and if so where is it cos i cnt find 1?? thnx

you need to right click on a user and then select CHAT, noob'

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Yes! Some people initiate chat and says Hello! - all of a sudden "Host Unavailable" message appears next! But they are online. But it is strange that I can't chat.

What is this strange thing?

Not sure how much difference it makes but if you're firewalled then chat might be more difficult or with the other person. To configure your firewall to allow LW full access see: http://www.limewire.com/english/content/firewalls.shtml

Also see: How to Direct Connect, Browse & Chat

You might get that message for a no. of reasons. They might have closed the chat window for example if you take too long to make your initial chat. Just a thought.

Thank you...