Filename -v- Title

Most of my photos get imported into iPhoto (08) sporting the file name -- usually something like "DSC0001.jpg" -- into the space reserved for the "title" in the information panel. This is also the title that is displayed when I upload the photos to sites like flickr.
I need the original file names in order to trace edited photos back to the originals, but sometimes it might be nice to change the title that is displayed with a photo.
So, if I change the title, am I also changing the file name? If not then... where / how would I display the filename after I have retitled a photo?
Thanks,
--PS

This is the iPhoto 6 forum, but I don't believe this aspect of iPhoto has changed much in the upgrade. The wording of the commands may be slightly different.
Changing the title within iPhoto does not affect the filename at all. To see the filename, you can right-click the photo and choose Show Info from the contextual menu. Or do Photos > Get Info, or type Command-i. The info box contains file information, including the filename.
To see where the file is stored, right-click and choose Show File (or Show Original file for the original version of an edited photo).
And, you do not need to go inside the iPhoto Library package to access your photos. Do everything from the iPhoto Window, or export the photos for use outside of iPhoto.
I need the original file names in order to trace edited photos back to the originals...
Why? iPhoto can keep track of this for you. One edited version can be stored, linked with its Original in the library and giving you the option to revert to the original at any time. The limitation is that iPhoto only deals with one edited version, so you must duplicate the photo if you like to keep multiple edited versions. You can create a copy within iPhoto (right-click and choose Duplicate or Photos > Duplicate) and then edit that copy. To edit your photos in another application, set it as your external editor in iPhoto's Preferences.
I apologize if any of this isn't true for iPhoto '08. If it's not, perhaps my response will be helpful for a user of V6.
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