reformatting question

[T Molnar]

Hi List,
I have been having some problems with app's crashing (recently mail.app 
after I did the recent security update) and after doing things like 
using Cocktail and pram stuff etc I am still having problems.
I think I want to reformat the drive and re install panther.
I just need some general direction to get me started.

1. Is it better to reinstall all 3rd party app software separately or 
can I clone this tibook drive (i have cross over internet cable) on my 
Emac and drag applications  back over from my Emac once I have a new 
system?

2.  Even if I install totally new 3rd party app's how do I go about 
bringing things like my files in Imovie, iphoto, mail etc...back on to 
my tibook from my Emac.  Can I drag particular folders back to the 
tibook which will have all the source files for these things?

I am particularly worried about losing all my email address info, other 
things I can burn to dvd I suppose and cd as needed.

3.  I have a lot of app's that are downloads with passwords, is it 
possible to drag specific folders over that will keep the passwords 
intact so I don't have to re input them all.  I have a lot.

Any guidance is much appreciated.

cheers,
tim


tim.molnar
Digital Tao
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