How to Handle Files in Music Stores - Mac OS X

Posted by: Lemming on 02 March 2010

I quote:
"Important: Files should never be added to or deleted from Music Stores via an alternative computer operating system.
Note: This is because Music Stores contain not only the ripped CD data files but also the associated database and meta-data files. External manipulation of a Music Store will almost certainly result in database or meta-data corruption."

Does that mean that I can't reboot my iMac to Windows and delete files through the Desktop Client?

Are there any limitations and/or particular file handling advise for Mac users?

Thanks

Posted on: 02 March 2010 by David Dever

No, you can use the Desktop Client to delete files, as this is done using the server to actively manage its internal database.

Posted on: 02 March 2010 by Lemming

Thanks, I may "read" stupid but I still don't understand the limitations. What is it meant by "an alternative computer system"? Could you give me un example of what I should not do? Can I add FLAC files to the Music Store and how?

Posted on: 02 March 2010 by David Dever

Do NOT add FLAC files to a Music Store volume; add these to a Network Share instead.

Server manages Music Stores (e.g., CD rips)

User manages Network Shares (general files)

Posted on: 02 March 2010 by Lemming

Clear. TKS