Downgrade iTunes 10 library to iTunes 9

Hi All!
I'm trying to set up an 800mHz G4 iMac as an iTunes server for the household. It's running iTunes 9 (Can't upgrade to iTunes 10 with Tiger OS). The household's music collection is currently on a machine running iTunes 10. (And that machine is needed for other duty.)
After moving the music files from one machine to the other, I attempted importing the iTunes Music Library.xml file from iTunes 10 into iTunes 9. It imported, and all the playlist names are there, but none of them have any tracks listed. No tracks under "Music" as well. I have attempted using preferences to point iTunes 9 to the music files, but that hasn't helped.
I'd be grateful for any suggestions.
Thanks,
Greg

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