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Subject: Re: Upgrading FreeBSD Questions
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> can you upgrade from the test releases of 7 available now to the
> final release when ready? Or do you have to wipe?

Some machines out there have been continuously upgraded since the 
FreeBSD 2.x days. So yes, by all means, FreeBSD can be upgraded without 
wiping.