You may need to compile the usb-storage module ... Though that MAY be in
there too ... the USB howto on LDP covers the necessary points.

J Boehm wrote:
> I just bought a Nikon Coolpix 2100 digital camera. It is, of course,
> connected to the computer via USB. I haven't used USB before, so I would
> be grateful if someone could give me a hint how to configure the kernel
> to activate USB and enable me to connect to the camera. I intend to use
> modules (which ones?). Should I use a particular software to read the memory of the
> camera? I use SL8.1.
>
> Many thanks
>
> JB