Photos Out of Order

After I installed Tiger, my photo library became jumbled. Before picture files were organized by year then date taken. After loading the new software my pictures came back all over the place. Under each year, my files now shows all kinds of new stuff instead of the organized dates the pictures were taken in before. Now my information is organized in 'Rolls' and some other weird files looking like '2006-05-31212.11". The 'Rolls' made no sense ... they are pictures from all over the place. Also, the information on each photo now only shows date modified, not date taken. I can't find anything. Does anyone have any idea what happened and how I can restore my library to the way it was before? I'm new to Mac so please explain simply. Thank you!

NatalieJoan
iPhoto 6 changed the filing system from date based to rolls based. It's a behind the scenes change and has no effect on your use of the programme.
The question is can you see, organise and edit your photos inthe iPhoto Window?
iPhoto is a database, image viewer and (lightweight) editor. It is designed so that everything you need to do can be done through the iPhoto Window. You can arrange the photos by date, location, keywords or any way you choose. The actual files don't move, it's all done by the application in the database.
What are you trying to do in the iPhoto Library Folder in the Finder? Want to find a file - Right click on the photo in the iPhoto WIndow and select 'Show File'. Want a copy of the pic to give to someone? File -> Export or just drag the photo fom the iPhoto WIndow to the desktop.
If you want to restore things to the way there were before, then you will have to create your own filing system and recreate your library. But is there a need to?
One warning: iPhoto organises the iPhoto Library Folder in it's own way, and if you change, move or otherwise alter things in there it can cause the application to fail or even data loss. It is strongly recommended that you make all your interactions via the iPhoto WIndow.
If you require any help organising things in the iPhoto WIndow by all means ask further questions or consult the Help.
Regards
TD

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