Installing iOS 4 on the 3GS prior to iPhone 4 restore

I am wondering if I should upgrade my 3GS to iOS4 prior to taking a backup in preparation for iPhone 4? Or, is it really only data that is restored to a device when you do a system restore and there are no OS specific files or configuration that is brought over? I have seen conflicting information on this that would suggest that backup/restore procedures should be conducted between devices that are on the same OS. Comments?

Ok, thanks. That worked. Installed the new iOS, but now the iPod app won't work. When you open it, after a few seconds, it closes. Any ideas?
MPH

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