Chapter 2. Installing and Configuring your Peripherals

1. The Mandriva Linux Control Center
2. Setup your Printer
2.1. Installing a Printer
2.2. Configuring a Printer
2.3. Testing a Printer
3. Setup your Scanner
3.1. Installing a Scanner
3.2. Testing a Scanner
4. Setup your Webcam
4.1. Automated Webcam Installation
4.2. Testing a Webcam
5. Use your Digital Camera
5.1. Transfer and Process Images with Digikam
6. Memory Card Readers

Abstract

Once your Live CD session is running, you may want to install and configure peripheral devices, such as your printer, scanner, webcam or digital camera, etc. Mandriva Linux is well-known as one of the smoothest and least problematic Linux distributions to install because of its extensive support for a wide range of computer hardware. If you experience problems, check the Mandriva Linux Mandriva Linux Hardware Compatibility List.