Mkrboot generates boot disks that contain both a kernel and a root image. this enables debian bootup for installation purposes from one floppy.

mkrboot can also use loadlin to make a floppyless installation possible.

boot methods supported:
- loadlin from running dos/windows without a floppy
- loadlin from a freedos bootup disk
- lilo from one floppy
- kernel boot loader from one floppy
- syslinux from one floppy