note about floppy on ESXi

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@ -393,3 +393,19 @@ modify as well:
 -   `remote_username` - The SSH username used to access the remote machine.

 -   `remote_password` - The SSH password for access to the remote machine.
+
+### Using a floppy for linux kickstart file or preseed
+
+Once the vm has been started, and the boot process is in place, sometimes a response file is
+required. For ESXi enviroment, sometimes is easier use a floopy disk:
+
+ie RedHat:
+
+``` {.text}
+          "floppy_files": [
+                "folder/ks.cfg"
+            ],
+            ..
+            "boot_command": "<tab> text ks=floppy <enter><wait>"
+```
+