What should I back up?

iLife arrived today and I installed all of the apps. What files should I back up on my computer before I open iWeb? Can I do this by just duplicating them or should I have done it from iWeb 06?
I want to make sure I have good backups, based on the difficulties people are reporting on this forum!

All the files required for a fresh copy of iWeb 06 to open up your sites, still ready to edit (if all goes wrong with 08) are contained in a folder under your user area. Go to youe 'Home' > Library > Application Support > iWeb> and in there is a file called 'Domain' This is the file that contains all the stuff from your current sites.
From what I have read, the best option seems to be to MOVE ithe Domains file to a new safe location. Then ALSO make a COPY for extra safety! Then after installing iWeb 08. just start a new site and have a fiddle around to see whats going on, THEN quit it and use the 'open exisiting site' option (which I'm guessing you get by holding the 'alt' key as you open the application) - but may be similar to imovie where it just asks you.
This will then import your old site, and hopefully not mess too much up, but it looks like it is likely to naff it up good and proper - so might be worth waiting a week or 2 to see what apple come up with!
If it does knacker the sites REMEMBER you have you backup copy but DO NOT just start fiddling with that one, make a NEW COPY and always keep one nice and safe - just incase you have to go back to using 06 version.

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