Installing with Kickstarter but without CD

From: Michael Muenz (linux_at_leute.server.de)
Date: 11/26/03


Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2003 12:16:35 +0100

Hi,

I'm currently installing Fedora with Kickstarter and wondering
if I can only use a Floppy to install from FTP without inserting
a Fedora CD to boot.
Should I create a boot floppy ? Or are there more steps to follow ?
Thx

- Michael



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