* smoerk@gmx.de <smoerk@gmx.de> on Wed, Aug 01, 2001:

> I have a dreamcast without a working cd-rom drive. is it possible to
> boot netbsd or linux over the network (BBA or DIY adapter) or could
> games be loaded over ethernet?

Sorry, no one has ever found a way to boot from anything except the GD-ROM.
The only way I could see you doing this is by replacing the DC's builtin
ROM.

You can pick up spare GD-ROM units to replace your broken one.  I believe
Lik Sang sell's them, as does a few other online shops.

M. R.