Re: old i386 3.1 packages or upgrading with KVM

[coypu%SDF.ORG@localhost]

I think the only really scary part is updating the kernel. you can
(and should) make a copy of your current kernel and switching to a -7
kernel. everything else is much less risky and can be done
independently.

I haven't used that kind of setup, can you access the bootloader (and
select the newer kernel to try it out)?