Install on a laptop -- no CD or floppy

From: Mark Probert (probertm_at_telus.net)
Date: 11/05/04

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Date: Fri, 5 Nov 2004 09:06:53 -0800

    Hi, all.

    I have a laptop, a sub-notebook, that I want to install FreeBSD on.
    Problem is there is no floppy or CD-ROM. I do have a working Ethernet
    connection. Currently, it is running Win98. The laptop is a ruggedised
    unit, a Melard Scout2, so it is not easy to get to the HD to install on it
    separately.

    Any suggestions as to the best way to proceed?

    Regards,
    -mark.

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