Viewing the iPhoto Window

When you open the iPhoto application, you're treated to the ultimate in organization and simplicity. For example, you own a digital camera, and you want to move the images from the camera to your computer. Most digital cameras come with their own proprietary programs that let you hook your camera up (USB or FireWire port), and then organize and manage your files.

However, what if you own more than one digital camera? Now, you have two (or more) proprietary programs that do not communicate with each other, and each program is holding some of your digital images. That makes sorting and organizing the image files as a group nearly impossible.

Fortunately, iPhoto does away with camera-specific programs. When you plug your ...

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