On Jun 5, 11:08*am, ray <r...@zianet.com> wrote:
> On Thu, 05 Jun 2008 10:50:09 -0700, gearhead wrote:
> > I'm thinking about getting a notebook that runs on linux. *I have
> > essentially no experience with linux or *nix-related operating systems.
>
> > I have a Nikon Coolpix 5400 digital camera. *It came with software I had
> > to install on my (Windows) computer for uploading pictures from the
> > camera to the computer. *Nikon supplies software that works with
> > Macintosh or Windows -- period. *Their website states that they have no
> > intention of supporting any other sort of OS. Is there any way I can
> > continue to use my camera and upload pictures if I get a computer that
> > runs on linux?
>
> Yes. There is absolutely no need for your manufacturer's software if
> you're using Linux. It's almost certain that you will be able to plug the
> camera in, mount as a mass storage device and transfer pictures. If that
> fails (not bloody likely) you can always use a USB card reader - IMHO
> that's preferable anyway. I recall when my wife got her Coolpix 2100 for
> birthday several years ago, I had it running with Linux before we even
> found the MS software.
>
> You can also use GIMP for photo editing - it's all free.

Thanks, ray.