Question:Telstra cable connection Mandrake 10

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Hi, I'm new to this list, and to Linux, and I know b*gger all about computers, but I need to reconnect my PC now that I've installed Linux (Mandrake 10). I get to the point where I'm asked what network/driver to use and I haven't a clue. How do I find this out. I presume the modem (Motorola Surfboard hired from TelstraClear) is a standard one and that it should be easy, but Telstra's help deask say it isn't worth the company's time rtying to support Linux. There is a guy there called Bob who might ring me when he comes back from leave or something, but I wondered if anyone else could help me. Thanks, John Edmundson