Adelbert's Journal: Third post

OK, I don't actually think anyone's read my journal yet. Certainly no-one's felt moved to post a comment. But if someone does accidentally come across this, I need your help.

I'm trying to set up some liveCD distros on my laptop. I already have Gnoppix and Slax, and Knoppix is currently 10% downloaded.

The thing is, my laptop has a built in wireless adapter. Does anyone know what I can do within Linux to make it detect the wireless adapter and thus connect me to the Internet. Any comments are welcome, particularly if they are accurate and helpful. Thanks again.