Syncing after reinstalling Leopard

So I reinstalled Leopard, and for some dumb reason my iPod says that it normally gets synced with another library and that if I want to sync it with this one, I have to erase everything on it (which is problematic because I haven't backed it up in a month).
I'd like to know how I can backup my setting and apps, erase my iPod, sync it with my library, and then transfer music without getting rid of all of my applications and their settings.
Thanks a bunch,
SeanDaBomb

Start itunes, disable automatic sync. Connect your ipod, backup manually by right click on "ipod" in left itunes media window. This backup will contain all settings but no music or videos and you can use it to restore after your ipod was wiped the first time you synced. http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1766
and http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1414.
Transfer your purchases als well (File>transfer purchases)
As you still have your itunes library on your mac, you can sync content afterwards. You can download your apps again for free http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2519 and http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1977

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