Wireless Networking / Solaris and a Dell Dimension 8100

I'm getting ready to buy a Dell Dimension 8100 and I want to install Win2K, Solaris 8, and Mandrake Linux on it. I'm also interested in setting up a Wireless network in my house. I can get the following wireless setup from Dell, but will it work with Solaris?
Dell Truemobile 1150 Wireless Networking PCI Card and Base Station
Thanks,
Matt

Hi,
Yes, based on its specs, it has wireless g:
Connectivity
USB 2.0
Ethernet
PictBridge
Wireless 802.11g
HP Printer Adapters with Bluetooth Wireless Technology (HP models bt450, bt500) (optional)
Hope this helps.
BH
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