DC++ is by far much better than the original IMO.
The reason for long connection times between users is probably caused by their slot settings.
If there´s no free slots you have to wait until a user leeching of that slot is finished.
Strange thing is that DC is supposed to prioritise users that only want to download the list, but it wont work for some reason...only option is to message the user and ask him or her to open up an extra slot for you (which they usually do if they´re online).
<font color=blue><A HREF="http
/www.generalsnus.com" target="_new">Put it under your lip</A></font color=blue>