USB Mouse and Soundblaster Live!
 

alright, im new to linux. today is actually my first day working with it. i brought my computer into school today and installed Mandrake 9.1. when i got home...my USB Optical Mouse wouldnt work. how can i correct this?

AND

is there a soundblaster live driver or anything for linux? i have no sound so i had to resort to my onboard audio.

*shrugs*

im new to this, just learning lol

anyone?

noobies need help too! j/k :-P