Abstract: A graphical interface and method are provided for search and browse functionality implemented in client or server software. The software includes a file browsing functionality for items in a repository of items such as an online store. The items may be products such as online media downloads, games, merchandise, etc. A graphical metaphor used by this GUI is that of planets or planet nodes circling a seed node. Items displayed as planets are content items relevant to the seed, and are typically though not necessarily of like kind as the seed, whether song, file, movie, video game, etc.

Abstract: A graphical interface and method are provided for search and browse functionality implemented in client or server software. The software includes a file browsing functionality for items in a repository of items such as an online store. The items may be products such as online media downloads, games, merchandise, etc. A graphical metaphor used by this GUI is that of planets or planet nodes circling a seed node. Items displayed as planets are content items relevant to the seed, and are typically though not necessarily of like kind as the seed, whether song, file, movie, video game, etc.