Binoculars,
If you copy the files xcopy32.exe and xcopy32.mod to a floppy you can assess it to make the copy of all files and subdirectories for you.
With the A Promt type this:
a:\xcopy32 d:\*.* c:\Win98SE\*.* /s
The /s means all subdirectories.
It will really speed up the process for you. If you would rather just install from the CD-ROM and transfer the files over later, you can do that and just change the location of the Win98SE Cabs in the Registry. It is a very simple hack.
Take Care,
Richard