Complete Restore Using the 2 restore disk (leopard)

Hi can anyone please tell me how to do a complete restore with my MBA? I need to a complete fresh install of leopard and remove all of the data that has been saved. Also can anyone tell me how to save more hard drive space? Which apps that i should not install just to make space?
Thanks

All that you need to do to re-install is to just put in the first disk, and restart the computer holding down the C key while it boots (that instruction should be printed on the front of the first disk). What apps that you NEED, and dont need are up to you really. I dont install any print drivers on my notebook as I dont even personaly own a printer, Additional languages, and the iLife things I also dont use on the notebook so I dont install those either.
Luck
E

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