How to reinstall Tiger?

I want to COMPLETELY clean my 10.4.7 Powerbook G4, 1.5 GHz PowerPC, 512 MB DDR SDRAM (since I was a new mac user and downloaded ALMOST EVERYTHING i could possibly find :eek: and did not clean properly).
I still have the CD that came with my laptop (it says Mac OS version 10.4, AHT version 2.5, Disc version 1.1, then some numbers--serial maybe?).
What I want to happen:
+ erase all preferences, caches, apps, EVERYTHING!!! (I will back up my apps, files, etc. in my ipod.) ---> will dragging the main icon be sufficient, say for a program like Photoshop? Or limewire? Or Adium, etc.? Will that do enough back up? Or if I do that, the program won't work anymore when I drag them back?
+ get my mac like it was when it came from the store but really, the "new" feeling :rolleyes:
I've read a full tutorial on how to upgrade from panther, but not how to REINSTALL. Will it be safe to just insert the disk, choose erase and install, then fire away??? :confused:
A detailed help will be appreciated. :confused:
BTW, I think I dont want to include classic when i reinstall---what to do?

Hi cannonball8,
1. insert the install DVD and reboot while holding
down the c-key
2. Once the installer has started select your
language.
3. Select "Disk Utility" from the menu
4. Select your hard disk in the sidebar and click the
tab "Partition"
5. Reformat the drive.
6. Quit Disk Utility and proceed with a normal
install.
7. After the restart Repair permissions!.
8. Download and apply the Mac OS X Update 10.4.7 Combo
PPC.
For even more detailed information read this article:
Using Restore discs with computers that ship
with Mac OS X 10.3.7 or later
Good luck!
If this answered your question please consider
granting some stars: Why
reward points?
Just to clarify, why do I need to partition and reformat?
Also, upon the fresh reinstallation, what apps will I have? Is it safe to assume that I will have the free Apple applications already installed (bundled with Tiger) like Safari, iTunes, iPhoto, quicktime (non-pro), ichat, mail, etc.? Even though I would still have to update them? Is this right?

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