Installing software on new hd

I am installing a new hd in an iMac and wonder if I can copy the entire contents of the old d to the new d or if I have to install the os from the cd first, then copy the applications and content.

Another issue re: reinstalling the contents of the old hd onto the new hd. Is it possible to take the new hd, put it in a housing, THEN copy the contents of the old hd onto it, THEN put it in? Would the operating system transfer? If that isn't an option for some reason, then an additional point arises, to wit-my current os is 10.3.9, I have a 10.2 installation disk. Can one install the 10.2 then upgrade to the 10.3.9 easily, i.e, without additonal expense?

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