How do you reset your Macbook to factory setting?

WOndering how to reset my Macbook.

What model, and what Mac OS X?
Best way is to restart on the Mac OS X install disk, then erase the hard drive and reinstall the operating system.  Make a backup of the content first as this will remove everything on the hard drive.

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