Can't share music between Mac and Pc

I'm not sure if this is the correct board for my problem?
Sure need some help here... I've tried everything!
In iTunes on the Mac, the shared music that's on the PC doesn't show up in my sourcelist.
Both computers are able to see and share other folders/files but I must have forgot something that would allow me to share my iTunes stuff. I've check the instructions on how to set up both sides... seems super simply... but it's not working.
Any help would be GREATLY appreciated!
Thanks!
G3, G4, G3 iBook Mac OS X (10.4.7)
G3, G4, G3 iBook Mac OS X (10.4.7)
G3, G4, G3 iBook Mac OS X (10.4.7)
G3, G4, G3 iBook   Mac OS X (10.4.7)  

Yes, both are authorized.
I tried exporting the "Library" on the PC (that's where 95% of the tunes are) and imported them onto the Mac and only the tunes that are resident on the Mac show up in the imported list. It does show ALL the playlists but like I said, only those songs that are already resident on the Mac show up.

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