Using USB memory key as boot directory for older computer?

[Jonathan Hutchins]

On Thursday 28 June 2007 06:50:17 am Leo Mauler wrote:

> Can anyone direct me to some assistance in getting a
> distribution installer (CD distribution) to recognize
> the USB memory key at boot time, so that it can be
> used as /boot?  Also, does the USB key need to be
> initialized as bootable before beginning the Linux
> installation?  

Does the BIOS allow booting from a USB device?  If not, it's not going to 
work.  I suppose you could boot off of a floppy, and redirect to either the 
USB or HD.