question on keynote gold and arctic synths

[Jared]

I have the ability to get two synths. One is an arctic transport, it says it
needs to be sent in for upgrading to work under windows. Will this work
under linux with out upgrading? I also have the ability to get a PCMCIA
synthesizer which is a keynote gold that fits into the laptop. The box says
it needs dos 5.0 or higher though which makes me nervice, will this synth
run under linux? Appreciate any info.