Apple does it again. Life would be so much easier (albeit, less interesting) if Apple actually allowed us dumb users to manage our stuff manually.
I want to move my iTunes library from an internal drive to an external one. Instead of just providing a button that says "relocate music files", I have to first edit the location of my music folder in the "advanced" preferences area of iTunes. Then, I need to quit iTunes. Next, I manually copy files to the new location. Then I reopen iTunes. All very simple. You can also use the very logically labeled "consolidate library" button to do something similar.
Now, if I want to relocate the actual library files (the ones that contain all the track info), i.e., iTunes Library.itl , iTunes Music Library.xml, and Album Artwork, I have to use the secret handshake...eh, I mean, secret keypress combo to choose a new library. This only works in iTunes 7, BTW. Also, on a Windows machine, you need to click on the iTunes icon on the desktop, then hold down shift while hitting enter and continue holding shift until you get the "Choose iTunes Library" dialog.
Again, wouldn't a GUI entry that says "location of itunes library data" be a bit easier?
Apple tries to be cute and user-friendly by hiding all kinds of advanced settings from the user. More experienced users can usually figure out way around their built-in roadblocks to prevent users from doing something stupid. Why not just put in some "very advanced" settings and warn users not to touch them unless they know what they are doing?
