How To: Install Windows 7 Beta from a USB Key!

So after reading our hands-on impressions of Windows 7 , you’re ready to take the plunge and try out the public Beta. You’ve followed our instructions on acquiring a Beta key and downloaded the sizable ISO file. But unfortunately, you don’t have a DVD burner, or worst yet, you want to install Windows 7 on a crippled netbook with no optical drive whatsoever. Fortunately, you’re not out of luck, because Windows 7 (and Vista, for that matter) can be installed from a USB storage key. Not only does installing from a USB key circumvent the DVD burning process, the install time is also greatly reduced – we shaved off about 20 minutes from the total install time. Our step-by-step guide will have you swimming with Betta in no time!   read more (link)