sorry then. No - I am not aware of Apple on anything lower than OS9. I don't think you can create a playlist on the RealPlayer (well I can't either). I have the 'free version'. If you click on Trial and 'upgrade' for 28 days you get the new fully fuctioning one and (again not sure about OS8) they have a programme similar to LimeWire. In that programme you are able to create Playlists and burn CDs. I did not go for it as I think USD 10 per month is a bit much and I was unable to get the settings for the sound changed to something more pleasing to my ear. Also this was the very first month on my iMac and I possibly I was ubale to follow instructions. However you do get a reply from their helpdesk, if you have a question - Ralf