Vista via remote disk

hi,
after trying and trying , i finally gave up and realised that one may not install vista via remote disk
so i created a .iso of the vista install disk . And over my networked, transfered it over to my MBA desktop.
yet bootcamp wont reconized or install vista...
is there any way i can use some type of vertual drive and trick bootcamp ?
or do i NEED to buy the super drive ?

Apple support official answer is here: <http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307310>
+MacBook Air requires a USB optical drive for the installation of Microsoft Windows XP SP2 (Service Pack 2) or Microsoft Windows Vista (32-bit versions only). The Remote Disc sharing software included with the MacBook Air cannot be used to install Microsoft Windows. Be sure to connect your external USB optical drive to your MacBook Air before starting the Boot Camp Assistant.+

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