Jon - ( Open SUSE - KDE live disc)
I've followed your instructions about using Yast to find the partitions and to mount them (on the Desktop). I've also checked the file /etc/fstab an the mount points are listed there as you predicted.
Of course, I am running from a "Live CD", so when I shut down the computer it forgets it all, but I am trying to learn basic principles at the moment rather than set up a permanent working system.

The tuXfiles link has some useful information which is fairly understandable. I'll do some more reading there.

I have been playing around with Yast and found sections for configuring sound cards and network cards. The system seems to be recognising and identify the cards. I haven't got things working yet, though. The sound card made noises when tested, but the music players bundled in the package aren't playing files.
Quack!
Geoff.