4.4. Photos, Pictures, and Images

Linux-based netbooks have some pretty huge advantages over Windows-based PCs: they’re cheaper, faster, lighter, less crash-prone, and safer (no malware threats, yet). But there’s no place for your stuff. Aside from some bewildering shortcomings, Windows 7 does a good job of giving you a home for your tens of thousands of photos (not to mention music, video, etc.).

But things could be better. Photo sorting is harder in Windows 7 than in Vista. Windows doesn’t support all the file formats it could. And getting decent color takes some work. Here’s how to make Windows take better care of your pictures.