In alt.os.linux, 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.
[snip]
> Is there any way I can continue to use my camera and upload pictures
> if I get a computer that runs on linux?

The gphoto library (used by Digikam and most other camera utilities under
Linux) recognizes the Nikon Coolpix 5400 camera in PTP mode. If you use the
camera in "Memory" mode, the Linux kernel usb handlers (iirc, usbstorage)
will recognize the camera as well.

In other words, you don't need a propriatary application to access your
Nikon Coolpix camera; it is supported by open-source applications and the
linux kernel directly

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