How to back up Song Ratings in iTunes?

My Macbook Pro currently has Tiger on it. I just purchased Leopard. I would like to do a fresh install of the OS. Is there a way to keep/import all the ratings I've done on songs in my library after I install Leopard?
Also is it best practice to "De-authorize this Computer" in Tiger and then "Authorize this Computer" in Leopard?
Thanks for your help

Do an archive and install of the new OS, this way you will get a new OS but keep all your settings etc.
Or you could backup the entire iTunes folder that is in your music folder.
Erase the HD, install Leopard, and then copy the iTunes folder back to the HD.
There is no need to de-authorise as it is computer based and not OS based.

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