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Hi!

[Xin LI wrote:]

> It's generally a good idea to have access to the physical system, or via a
> remote console that allows you to mount a .iso image, by the way.

Depends on the application. If the box is at a remote site,
and the cost of the box needs to be below 400 US$, the upgrade path
should be possible without any of those requirements.

It works like that right now, but I fear the day this is no longer
possible.

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