Old PIII computer will not boot from CD or DVD

[StephenW]

Ricochet wrote:

> I have not been able to install fedora on my Compaq PIII which has XP 
> on currently. It will not boot from CD or DVD and will not copy iso 
> images to the hard drive from the DVD. I've tried to make a floppy for 
> installation but the file is too large. Do they make larger capacity 
> floppies now? I haven't used them in 5 years and had to dig them out 
> of a box. Apparently the older version BIOS will not allow booting 
> from CD/DVD. I've tried 4 different CD/DVD distros, so I am sure it 
> isn't a defective media problem. I'm out of ideas and would appreciate 
> any help.
>
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The old versions of Win98 would boot a small program that setup the CD 
for install.  I have not done it for awhile but I bet if you "Google" 
for something like "Win98 boot floppy" you will get a hit.  If not, let 
me know and I will dig out my old programs and look for one (I have them 
all in the back of the closet somewhere).

StephenW