Upgrading IOS on router - not enough space

Hi,
I need to upgrade the IOS on an 878 but there's not enough space to hold both images on flash at the same time - what's the best way to go about this? I've read somewhere that you name the new image the same as the old and overwrite, but I'm not sure if this is right. Also the less risk involved the better!
Many thanks,
J

That's a new one to me. Certainly doesn't reduce your risk and if you ask me it's safer to delete your current IOS file and upload your new one. For more safety, you can add the USB flash device with the new image.
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/prod/collateral/modules/ps6247/product_data_sheet0900aecd80232473.html
Hope that helps.

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