Floppy size linux?

[Gauvenator]

I need a linux that can fit on a floppy as my friend's windows install is shot, and his optical drive is broken.

Is there one that I will be able to use to backup his files to an external drive with?

[pcybill]

See if this has what you are looking for.

http://www.toms.net/rb/tomsrtbt.FAQ

http://computerstuff.jdarx.info/content/floppycd-linux-distributions

[edm1]

You might also want to look for a distro with a live-usb.

[Gauvenator]

You might also want to look for a distro with a live-usb.

I would almost certainly do that, but he doesn't seem to think he can boot off one...
Which one would you recommend? If I'm able to do that I probably won't have to go over to his house as he'll have a GUI most likely.

[LinuX-M@n1@k]

Tell him to detach his hard drive and bring it to you :) Then you can re-install his Windows

[Dark_X]

windows will notice the hardware change and lock up, atleast I think it will.

[LinuX-M@n1@k]

Hmm... I'm not sure :) I don't know, maybe... But you can try

[Gauvenator]

Windows install wouldn't work, but even if it did, he has an OEM pc with no Windows disk.

[chips24]

install ubuntu and make it look like windows.

ok, mabey not. hehe

sorry that was rude, try Damn Small Linux

[cardinals_fan]

SliTaz might fit...

[Sukarn]

I would recommend slax for use with a live-usb

[Gauvenator]

I met up with him today and somehow he got it fixed...he's not sure how tho. Thanks for the recommendations!