ITunes Library sharing error -3259

Hi
I am trying to share my iTunes library stored on my iMac (Leopard) with a mac mini (10.4.11).
The library name appears in the shared list on the MacMini iTunes but when I click it, it doesn't open up, just hangs until I get an error message saying my library is not responding (-3259). Check that any firewall software running has been set to allow communication on port 3689.
I have checked the firewallon the iMac and it is currently set to allow specific services and applications and iTunes is set to ALLOW.
The only way I can get the library to share properly is to set the firewall to allow ALL incoming connections. This is not right though is it? Does this make my iMac vulnerable to malicious attacks?
Any suggestions please?

I have experience that my Itunes does not open at all....so I cannot even download music from my cd...I am planning on returning my ipod...its new...I just bought it on my birthday...hard to find the answer for this...I download Itunes and Quicktime but will never open...says encountering problem...error message...frustrating!!!
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