Deleting "Other" items in the system preferences

Hi, I tried to search this on the boards, but couldn't find the answer.
The OS 10.4 "other" preferences don't work on my "OS 10.5 computer and I want to delete them.
Where are those suckers?
Thanks.
Kirk

Very Cool. It worked. Thanks so much. Sure was easy once you know the trick. Should have tried that on my own.
Cheers,
Kirk

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