Linux with swbell dsl?

[sd-fan POE]

Hi, I am really new to Linux and have finally found a version that I could install without getting 
messed up (Mandrake 8.2) but, I am not able to get my dsl to work with it. I have a compaq (it came 
with the dsl) with an internal dsl modem, I believe it is a TI ADSL adapter (I had a rough time 
with finding drivers for it when I installed XP so I am going from memory). Has anyone had any luck 
with using swbell dsl and linux? Is there anyone out there that can give me some pointers? I really 
want to get intousing Linux more and hopefully get my roommate and friends switched overas well.  

Thank you,
Angela