IPwireless driver

[incautius]

Hi all

I'm a novice Linux user and currently evaluating various Linux distros to establish which one will suit my needs best. The only problems I have encountered with Fedora Core 2 are as follows:

no support for IPwireless USB modem
no plug n play support for USB memory stick (Kaliba)
no plug n play support for HP3550 printer
no plug n play support for Canon LIDE USB scanner

Any guidance any of you can give me in getting these problems sorted out will be greatly appreciated. BTW, I do have the source (written by a local South african guy) for a driver for the IPwireless modem. It is here: http://rodent.za.net/MyLinuxDrivers

thanks

incautius