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Originally Posted by wilo108
In answer to the more tangential comments, of course I keep multiple backups of my systems and data (off-site, automated), and the issue with maintaining multiple copies has nothing to do with the cost of storage (do people really think in these terms? -- comments like this almost come across disingenuous).
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Obviously you didn't even take the time to read the thread you necroed as a portion of it was devoted to the amount of space peoples libraries take as a reason for wanting to keep their old file and folder structure.
Actually, I want to add something here:
Comparing two similar programs that work for different types of files- Calibre vs XBMC
Calibre- I can't control the folder structure. Adding a new file is simple, just drag and drop it into the GUI, then edit the metadata add tags and never have to worry about it again. Finding a book is simple once I figure out what to search for.
XBMC- I have full control of the folder structure, but it has to be built in a certain specific way in order for the software to find the metadata- folder and file name has to be exact, and if it can't find the info, I have to google to find the info, rename the file and folder and try again and repeat until I get it right. Tags are possible but not easy to add/change/use. Say for example I want to watch a zombie movie, I can't easily just bring up a list of all my zombie movies and find one to watch.
After using both, I'd prefer to have a Calibre type system to organize my movies. I don't want to deal with files and folders- tagging is superior in every single way.