How to Organize Photos on Linux

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: When buying a camera

   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.
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   Step 2: try to be as sure as possible that you can access it under Linux.

   , If it does not work, you can usually bring the camera back. ,, Computer file managers order file names better this way. , But make sure the tag data is stored in the files (exif) metadata and not a database unique to the software. , Linux is efficient in making efficient backups with tools like rsync.
   
   Tools like Anacron allow to have automated backups. , Optionally back up to online services such as Flickr or Photobucket.
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   Step 3: When buying a computer

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   Step 4: look for the model with the built - in card reader in a well accessible place.

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   Step 5: Test Linux access when you bring the camera home.

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   Step 6: Create a camera folder for all photos and have the bookmark to that folder on the file manager you use.

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   Step 7: Store your photos in sub-folders named according to year followed by month followed by date followed by topic.

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   Step 8: You can tag your photos.

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   Step 9: Make regular backups to the different hard drive.

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    Step 10: Back photos to some external data storage regularly.

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