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   Why Metadata is the Key to the Digital Experience  July, 15 CEPro By Nick Carter 07.15.2008 - Metadata is the experience. With the invasion of the iPod and the rise of media servers from companies like ReQuest, Escient, Kaleidescape, Crestron and others, the quality of the user experience relies on accurate metadata. Metadata tags provide the necessary artist, album, song, genre and album art that is displayed on user interfaces. The quality and accuracy of metadata is central to a positive user experience. Installers need to consider the situation, for example, when a client is showing off his system to a friend only to be embarrassed by "The Beatles" spelled "Beetles," with no cover art to imagine the value of good metadata. <<link to full article>>   |