Clean install of Apps in Leopard

I know I am probably missing something here, but here is what I think I want to do, just not sure how...
My goal:
Just received new Mac Pro Dual 2.8 (early 2008).
It has Leopard installed on an included 320-Gig Hard Drive.
I have a WD 750-Gig Hard Drive that I want to install and make the boot drive (replacing the 320).
I want to install fresh copies of all my (many) applications on this new system.
My questions:
1. What is the best way to install Leopard to this new empty WD 750-Gig drive? Boot from install CD's after pulling the 320 out?
2. How to I go about installing Commercial software into Leopard when all I have are either CDs before Leopard was released (like Adobe CS3 apps) or pre-Leopard downloads? (i.e. in the case of CS3 will the pre-Leopard installer install the CS3 software and then allow me to update all those apps on the new system via the Internet, or do I need new Leopard installers? I haven't seen any? I see lots of Leopard "updates" that I have run on my old computer still in Tiger OS, but how do I do a Clean Install of apps on the new machine where I have to start over from scratch?)
Message was edited by: ChoreoGraphics
Message was edited by: ChoreoGraphics

I am in a similar situation as the original poster.
I believe the answer is that yes, it makes sense to put the new drive in an empty bay, do a clean install of Leopard onto it, then try to boot to it once the install is up and running. Once the install is complete, it should start the Migration Assistant in which you may be able to bring your old apps and settings from the drive in bay #1 (or Time Machine).
If you have the time, it probably is worth it to do a fresh install of your third-party apps. I do not look forward to the hours it takes to install Final Cut Studio, but again -- it makes good sense and is required to be installed on the boot drive.
As for the question about compatibility. Other than programs that are PowerPC based (Universal Binary), you should be fine with the Migration assistant and then a simple "Software Update" after a successful reboot. This worked when the Mac Genius migrated my drive from my G5 Quad-Core to my Mac Pro. They did not go through and update my third-party apps, but it did not take long to track down the Intel-based downloads when necessary. For example, I run ArchiCAD and it is a different install for Intel-based Macs. The PowerPC edition was still migrated over and this is one reason I look forward to a fresh install on the new 1TB drive.
As soon as I finish a couple video projects, I will be performing the surgery.
If any of the gurus here have first-hand experience that puts my plan to shame, please speak up!
Thank You,
Deward in Denver

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