how would I go about using the knoppix cd to do a debian install from scratch to a pc?

Is there a way to connect to a ftp someware and do a basic install..

I am thinking of this cause I wanna load just deabion on some smaller hd machines and select a basic window manager and open office..


Mainly its would be nice to be able to install my laptop fresh with debian right from stable packages (not unstable ones!)