If you want to create a “default” boot disk, that is, one that is based on your current kernel, all you have to do is insert a floppy disk in the appropriate floppy drive, select that drive from the pull-down list and press the Build the disk button.

If you want to customize your boot disk, you will have to hit the Expert mode button and drakfloppy's window will change as shown in Figure 12.1.

Figure 12.1. Making a Custom Boot Disk

In the Expert Area you have two sections: one with some buttons with options for mkinitrd, and another one with the modules “tree”. Select all the needed modules to be added on the floppy. In this example, we want to use the IDE tape module and pre-load it. When you are done customizing the boot disk, press Build the disk to create it.