For those unfamiliar with Unix-like systems, in order of ease:
- Boot from the local network -- this requires only TFTP and DHCP servers on the local subnet. See pxeboot(8) for setup details.
- Move the hard drive to another system that can boot CD or boot diskette -- if moving an IDE drive from laptop to desktop, this requires a 2.5" IDE adapter on the desktop.
- Follow the 11-steps outlined above.