Boot from CDD to install Linux

I found a version of Linux that I'd like to try / install but my Satellite Pro 425CDS (Win98) only boots from HDD or FDD.  I did update the BIOS to the latest version, 5.40 I think.  Didn't help.  So, How do I get the 425 to boot from the CDD?  I do have the FDD but the Linux version (WattOS) won't fit on a floppy.  What are my other options for getting Linux to run on this box?
Also, looking at other posts I guess I'll need a fan utility to keep the fan running too.  Others seem to be having overheat issues with Linux.
Thanks,
Will

The short answer is: you can't.
That era of machines wouldn't boot from the CD, installing Windows required a boot floppy that included drivers to support the CD.
From a brief search, there are some Linux distributions that include boot floppies as an option, but WattOS doesn't appear to be one of those. :-(
On the other hand, your machine is old enough that these may work for the fan issues: http://www.buzzard.me.uk/toshiba/index.html

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