Slipstreaming 10.5.x updates into leopard installation dvd

How is it possible to slipstream updates into a leopard installation DVD?
For example, how can one integrate the recently released 10.5.1 update into a 10.5 installation DVD? If this is possible, the installation could be more efficient, because it's not necessary to update afterwards everything from scratch.
I've been searching the internet, but apparently there isn't any information about this, which has been common practice with service packs for windows.

@My White Dog, I repeat: First installing files and then replacing them afterwards isn't very efficient isn't it?
@Core, if Slipy (not spelled as Slippy) could integrate these files into one, it would have been possible at least.
Some information about Slipy:
http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/24178
Slipy is a utility used to create a Mac OS X install DVD disk images from your existing Mac OS X 10.3 install or upgrade CD set, Mac OS X 10.3 Server install CD set or Mac OS X 10.3 install DVD. In addition, Slipy can create automated installs and will allow you to "slipstream" or add additional software installations to your install DVD. Once created, simply use Disk Utility to burn your custom image to DVD.
What's new in this version:
* Added support for creating disk images from Mac OS X 10.3 Upgrade CD set
* Added support for creating disk images from Mac OS X 10.3 Server Install CD set
* Added support for creating disk images from Mac OS X 10.3 Install DVDâ€™s
* Added ability to cancel image creation process
* Fixed an issue with creating disk images from install discs higher than 10.3 (e.g. 10.3.2)
* Added confirmation dialog box to show what disc(s) are required to create disk image
* Improved disk imaging process
* Improved status message feedback
Operating System Requirements:
This product is designed to run on the following operating systems:
* Mac OS X 10.3
Additional Requirements:
* Mac OS X 10.3 or higher with BSD subsystem
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