Change attribute type

How do I change an attributes type, or how do I remove an attribute
from a table.

I have a table created with this command:

create table test(data int4, changed timestamp);

I want to have this table instead:

create table test(data int4, changed datetime);

I have lots of entries in the table, and want too keep them when I
change the date type.

The simple method would be to change the type. Is it possible?

The hard method requires the possibility of removing an attribute.

1 change name of the attribute
'alter table test rename column changed to changedold;'
2 create new attribute
'alter table test add changed datetime;'
3 insert old data in new attribute
'update test set changed = changedold;'
4 remove the old attribute
?

Any clues?

BTW: As I don't follow this mailing-list, could you please send me a
copy when replying?
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