[header] How to organize photos on linux [title] When buying a camera, try to be as sure as possible that you can access it under linux. [step] The camera should have usb connection and in the ideal case have the standard memory cards like compact flash or sd. If you are not sure if the camera will cooperate with linux computer, check if it supports mac. 
Cameras that support mac frequently support linux as well. [title] When buying a computer, look for the model with the built-in card reader in a well accessible place.