Google Ports Picasa to Linux

Google has ported over its popular free Picasa photo organization tool to the Linux operating system, the company said Friday, releasing a new build of version 2.2. In order to support the open source OS, Google developers are using a special version of Wine, along with code from Mozilla.

"It incorporates nearly all the features of the current Windows version of Picasa, providing you with the tools you need to easily find, edit, and share the photos on your computer," explained Google's Open Source Programs Manager Chris DiBona. "And because it runs on a carefully tested version of Wine, Picasa avoids the slowing effects of an OS emulation or a virtual machine."