Re: [Usability] Category Management (i.e. Rhythmbox Music Player)

[Kirk Bridger <kbridger shaw ca>]

Got it - thanks for the clarity.

What about using a colour-scheme to "tag" tracks?  Then you can start 
with a colour and browse around that colour, selecting tracks or artists 
as you go.  Doesn't juk do this?  The barrier there is just like any 
other tagging system - you have to tag your tracks.

It does get around the multiple-spelling tags though, and coming up with 
unique tag names.

Would this be helpful?

Kirk


Jacob Beauregard wrote:
> I'm trying to state the reasons as to why browsing in music players is 
> frustrating in its current state, and stating ideas as to how the 
> experience can be improved.
>
> Two use cases I can think of off the top of my head:
>
> I'm having a party in my dorm room and my friend Caitlin wants to know 
> what kind of music I have on my computer. Because it's unfamiliar 
> territory, she would most likely opt to browse.
>
> I don't know exactly what kind of music I'm in the mood for, so I opt 
> to browse.