How can you delete programs off the imac g5 osx 10.5.8 completly. My goal is to gain more memory/gigs because my speed is dragging not to mention i only have like 14 free gigs

My imac g5 osx 10.5.8 is running slow and getting froze alot some programs just take forever. If someone knows how to remove programs safely could you please help me. I don't want to make a mistake that's unfixable. Like, i.e ( operating firefox now ,but i have a safari app. Do i need safari ? Am i even running that at all ?) Also i have 4 dvd players-imovie,dvd player,mac the ripper and front row do i need all them ?
And quicktime but running bit torrent. If anyone knows where to download good games for my version i would appreciate it also rpg,action,strategy,puzzle please and thanks.

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Thank you so much ...
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