Hi, Just my two cents: forget about serial and stick to USB. Many cameras I have heard people use with linux look just like a USB storage to the OS. So what you need is to load usb-storage module and mount.
be On 11 Sep 2003, Oleg Goldshmidt wrote: > > Hi, > > I am considering getting a digital camera (for amateur, not > professional, use), with the obvious requirement that it will interact > flawlessly with my Linux computers (desktops and laptop). > > I've searched TFW, found some general info etc, not much about > specific models. Could not try anything, obviously. I would like > additional input based on knowledge and personal experience. > > * How satisfied are you with your digital camera? Feature set, > interface, Linux support, ease of setup (recompiling a current > stable RH or vanilla kernel with the right modules is considered > acceptable), reliability, etc. > > * What is your impression on Linux supporting software? What works? > What works best? Gphoto2? Do any cameras come with Linux software > now? Is it simple enough to mount the camera over USB (say) and copy > the files? Does it even work that way (I got the impression it > does). > > * USB or serial? ;-) > > * What non-obvious questions to ask? What features are > essential/useful for Linux interoperability? > > * What to avoid? > > * Any HOWTOs or tips? [I found some, > e.g. http://home.gagme.com/greg/linux/usbcamera.php, but the list > of models "known to work" is pathetic, even though it's current] > > Info relevant to makes and models available in Israel and/or BG > Duty-free is especially welcome. > > Thanks, > > -- Behdad Esfahbod 20 Shahrivar 1382, 2003 Sep 11 http://behdad.org/ [Finger for Geek Code] If you do a job too well, you'll get stuck with it. ================================================================= To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word "unsubscribe" in the message body, e.g., run the command echo unsubscribe | mail [EMAIL PROTECTED]
