Entry level tablet for use with Krita

[Boudewijn Rempt]

On Thu, 4 Apr 2013, Dada Krpasundarananda wrote:

> Hello,
> 
> I have a System76 Lemur laptop and like to use Krita for my art work.
> 
> I am completely new to using computers for art and would like advice on what kind of tablet to use.
> Looking for something entry level not too expensive that works well with the Lemur Ultra.

A Wacom Bamboo is a safe choice; I would recommend that one.

> I understood it will be no problem to use Krita with the Gnome desktop, is that correct?

That is correct, but keep in mind that gnome3's shell is bit heavy on 
system resources, particularly the gpu. That is the reason many pro 
artists have stopped using it.

> 
> Thanks so much for your recommendations.
> 
> Dada Krpasundarananda
>