Multiple OS's with Multiple iTunes not sharing

Ok so... here's the deal. After trolling forums for 3 days I figured I'd pose my exact scenario looking for an exact answer.
I have 3 computers on my home network. 2 PCS's with Windows 7 running iTunes 10.3 and one iMac G3 with Tiger 10.4.11 running iTunes 8, all 3 iTunes are authorized on the same account.
I have one of my Windows 7 boxes sharing its library and the other 2 listening for shared libraries. The second Windows 7 box sees the shared library but the iMac does not see any shared libraries. I don't even see a Shared menu on the left side of iTunes 8.
Where does my problem lie?

...iMac G3...running iTunes 8... I don't even see a Shared menu on the left side of iTunes 8...
You need a newer version of iTunes. Home Sharing was introduced in version 9.
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht3819
Understanding Home Sharing
Products Affected
Apple TV (2nd generation), iTunes 9, iPod touch, iTunes 10, iPhone, iPad

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