Browse and Music Library on Tou

I've seen the thread for USB Mass Storage, so don't tell me about that.
I figured you guys know a lot about the players, so I'd ask you. Is it possible to support both a Browse function and the Music Library? Because I am used to Archos players which are driverless, thus allowing me to organize my music how I want, instead of by Artist, Album, or Genre.
I just bought a Zen Touch 40GB and am trying to figure out a way around this. Organize by Artist would be OK, but I have many "one-hit wonders" that each get their own entry in Artist view. Seeing as I have over 5000 MP3s, this is very annoying.
I am actually considering returning this player and buying an Archos Gmini XS200, which, despite having a 20GB dri've, has driverless support, and will allow me to organize my music the same as it is on my computer's HD.
So please, tell me if the Music Library keeps Creative from adding Browse by folder support, or if it can be done. If not, does anyone know of third-party firmware that can?

I'm doing that. I'm changing the Genre to the same as the folder the files are in. Still doesn't work that great.
I'd like to be able to drag and drop the folders from Windows Explorer, but still let it organize them using Music Library, but ALSO include a Browse function.
If it weren't for the lack of a browse function, this would be a perfect player.

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