[cobalt-users] question about iso images

[jramer <wormbutt@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Has anyone used a raq .iso cd used just as a direct boot? IE: Cdrom at
the machine itself?

I believe I got hacked today; I cannot log into my  raq via telnet, ssh,
ftp or email. Support says it "looks like I got hacked" but to find out
for sure I have to escalate the case at $50 per hr; which I don't have
right now. I do not have direct access to the box; but I can travel the
couple of minutes to get there. Having never been to the isp before; I
don't know what the set up is. Do I need to have 

Desktop PC with a CDROM drive (bootable)
Network Card (3COM or Intel) - We recommend Intel EtherExpress Pro
10/100
Ethernet crossover cable

to install across a network or can I install it directly at a cd rom at
my box?

I do hope this makes sense.

Thanks.

Joann