Just did an Archive and Reinstall - what can I delete??

Hey!! I just reinstalled to 10.4.8 after all my issues with 10.4.10. I now have the "previous system" folder and I am wondering what I can safely delete.
It looks like there are two copies of all the mac software, but all my software is on the current os. So can I just trash that whole previous system folder? Or do I have to keep anything out of it?
Incidentally, the dude at the apple store did it, and he said he used a different disk for the OS I have now and I should install the Front Row application from my own disk at home. That's totally cool with me but what do you all think of that? And/or could I just drag it from that previous systems folder? Thanks for your help!!
kathy

You may want to check for any items in the /Library/Applications Support/ folder for any specific folders you may want to transfer to the new installation. Otherwise, you can delete the PSF.

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http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1710
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On the message i get that says i can't do it, there is a button that says OK and a button that says "Authenticate." I tried this and the HotSync Libraries file that i had put on the desktop disappeared. I later found it in the current system Library folder, but the problem continues. Apparently it needs to be in the CFMSupport folder but i don't know how to get it to allow me to do it.
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http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=4451732&#4451732
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i was looking through earlier threads on this and found this:
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=4191435&#4191435
i just read through the long solution posted in that thread if you scroll down.
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Would i be doing any harm if log in as root user and put the HotSync Libraries form the previous system folder into the new system folder CFMSupport folder? Would logging in as root user allow me to do this, and if so, would it be safe?
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