[GLLUG] Help - Installing Linux from a USB drive

[eduardo cesconetto]

Hi list, this is my dilema:

I got a cute Toshiba Portege PII 300 w/ floppy and USB, but no CD,  
and the BIOS won't let me choose the USB as boot...

I need to install any linux distro w/X (kde or gnome..) from the usb  
cdrom.
I tried using RedHat's 6.2 floppy to begin the install, but it can't  
find my external cdrom (Memorex DVDDL16x on a Compusa usb2.0  
enclosure (model 317929).

Any suggestions?

Thanks
Eduardo