No, mine is free. I keep getting prompts to update, but haven't. I've never had a problem with LW, but did with Kazaa.
I have version 4.8.1. Latest is 4.9

There is still a free version: http://www.limewire.com/english/content/download.shtml

Don

[This message has been edited by DonM (edited 11-05-2005).]