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Re: I-tunes update Jan 2011.

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Espen KrømkeJan 26, 2011
 

 

> inconsistent with the filenames of the tracks: it uses their 'title' metatag for
> sorting rather than the filename. iPhone/iPod also uses the 'album' tag to
> group tracks into logical albums, regardless of filename.

... Ever considered start using those pesky info tags instead of
insisting on using the filename as info container?
I could probably eaily list 100 good reasons why players should use tags
and not filenames as source of info, but will settle with these three:

- Tags are structured data. The tags have titles. "Artist". "Title".
"Album". Track". "Year". Filenames could be *anything*. The number at
the beginning gof the filename could be *anything*. Like the owners
personal top ten list. Or a date. Or even the band-name. Go figure why a
player ignore the filename...! :D

- When people update, add or correct info in their music collection
typically this is done by the software by altering the metatags. They
don't start renaming the files.

- You got the "track number" tag for a reason - use it! Simple as that.

I do not use iTunes myself, nor any other Apple related product, but I
dare guarantee that the player take the track number tag into consideration.

 
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