WTB: Bootable CD or Floppy for USB install

[r+9]

I'm looking for a simple generic (preferably FOSS) image for CD (and maybe a floppy) that can be used to catalyze a USB install

I've seen some things that might work but either they aren't what I'm looking for or I'm not smart enough for the task.

Summary: I've got mostly old hardware, some without CD-ROM, that I'd like to do USB installs on. I'm willing to learn some foo if someone is patient enough for me.

[r+9]

http://www.pendrivelinux.com/use-a-floppy-to-boot-usb-pendrive-linux/

I've found this, I'm not sure if it will work but I'm going to take a stab at it and report after.

[r+9]

boot.kernel.org

they have something for floppy, CD or USB that will link you up to the latest of a handful of distros to be installed online. I haven't tested it out but it only seems to work with hard-line, or maybe a wirless card but not my wireless USB.