1. Some people seem to have problems with optical mice because they pick it up off the surface not enough or too much or some suck. Anyway, I don't think it's the mouse. For instance, my friend has one and I love playing on it. But, my brother tries it and he has nothing but problems. Just doesn't seem to function with some peoples mouse-moving styles.
2. I'm not sure, never tried.
3. I'd be wary of a combo modem/sound card, but I don't know.

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