Iphoto Alternatives for Linux

There’s a popular yet not mainstream (unless you purchased an ASUS netbook or a Computer GEEK) operating system called Linux. Though not dominating the computer world like Microsoft Windows or Apple OS it is gaining more users. As it grows in popularity, so will the need for software compatibility. So what is an Iphoto lover to do? Well, for one, you can just stick to working on Iphoto on your beloved Apple computer..or you can operate Linux from your Apple or PC and find an alternative.

The GEEKY way

For all of you who LOVE to program (not for me thanks.  I always hated programming), Softpedia has a script (but only good for Iphoto 6.0 as far as  I can tell) called Iphoto 0.16. Go ahead and check it out and try at your own risk! It’s an experimental thing.

Requirements: PERL.

The Alternative Way

If you don’t feel like fiddling with code, you can check my alternatives for Iphoto or you can try these for Linux.

F-spot

This is for the GNOME Desktop. It share many of the same simple features that Iphoto uses. These include:

• Simple User Interface: Like Iphoto, you can tag, group, share photo slide shows, etc.
• Export to Web
• Color Adjust
• Photo Editor

Digikam

Developed by photographers, this application is for the KDE Desktop. DigiKam ’s features include:

• Organizing and previewing
• Downloading and/or deleting images from digital cameras.
• Image enhancement tools through its KIPI (KDE Image Plugins Interface)  as well as its own plugins (red eye, color management, image filters and special effects)
• Only free photo management application on Linux that can handle 16 bit/channel images.

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