On Sat, 2005-01-22 at 00:12 -0700, Mike Hoy wrote:
> Up until now I only did my webdesign on windows, but since I'm getting 
> more comfortable in Linux I need a few programs:
> 
> 1. I need a simple graphics prog that can do batch resize/rename/type 
> (ex. jpg,gifs -> png).

Imagemagik is the standard response.  I use BINS
(http://bins.sautret.org/) to do a batch resize/rename and to also
generate the HTML via template.

> 2. I need a good program for viewing tons of pictures and making a 
> slideshow if needed.

gThumb is beautiful for this.  It does a good job.  It will also export
to HTML if that's what you're looking for.  It is probably installed
with Fedora, it will also import photos from most digital cameras.

		--Ted

PS - If you want to see BINS output: http://gould.cx/ted/photos/