Linux.com: CLI Magic: Use Extended Attributes for Better File Management

“There are many organizational techniques that contribute to
efficient file management. Thoughtful and effective directory
hierarchies help users locate content with ease. Consistent and
expressive file nomenclatures give users the ability to discern the
nature of a file’s content at a glance. Unfortunately, there are
many things that even the most expressive file name can’t convey.
In some cases, there is just too much information, most of which
doesn’t warrant inclusion in a concise file name. Many unique file
formats now include embedded meta-data mechanisms that provide
users with a way to ‘tag’ files. With a specialized tag editor,
users can easily associate a title, artist and album with a
specific MP3 file, for instance. Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to
associate arbitrary tag data with any kind file or directory? With
extended attributes, you can…”

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