Saved old Events & Projects folders: How old delete safely?

Hi
When starting up FCPX 10.1, I chose to save my old Events and Projects folders used in earlier versions of FCPX, just in case.
Now, happy with 10.1, just in case I feel like it, how would I delete them? Just trash them? Should/Can it be done thru FCPX?
best
elmer

Luis!
My thanks again! I'm surprised it's that simple, what's left after the upgrade must be just hard links in those folders, otherwise one would be trashing the real thang.
Btw, I have this odd desire to cheer for Portugal in the upcoming World Cup...
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elmer

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