When formatting hd, how do i backup software updates & other misc??

Hey guys
Just want to format my OS drive and wanted to know where the software updates that I have spent time downloading every week are stored, so I can back them up?
Also what else things should i backup. I remember to always backup the safari bookmark files and preferences and iCAL, what else?

Actually, you keep quite a few files in your home folder, you just don't know you do. Anything on your desktop is actually in a folder inside your home folder (unless it's on the desktop of a different volume), and all preference files are also stored in your home folder. If you use Mail, all your mail is kept in your home folder, as are your iCal files and Safari bookmarks. If you use iPhoto, iTunes or iWeb, guess where they store their stuff? Basically, there's a lot in there, even if you don't know about it.

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