When (Not If) My Macbook HD crashes...What Happens to My Applications?

I have one of the lucky HD's that will die soon. What happens to my applications -- specifically ones with license numbers -- when either my HD crashes or I get a new HD? What if I've paid for and downloaded applications and don't have a disk...and then I can't reinstall on my new HD because the license key is on my dead HD?
I'm backing up files right now to Mozy...it's going to take another 24 hours...but then the question of my apps hit me.
Thanks for your replies.

Good morning,
IF your Hard Drive does crash, anything contained on the drive will be potentially lost, this includes personal data files, applications, serial numbers, preferences, and so on. To prevent this data loss you should back up all important information, such as personal data files, serial numbers, preferences to either your [.Mac|http://www.mac.com] Account or other backup source to insure that you can continue to use your computer as normal.
Most applications can be recovered through the developer's site (non-commercial) and they will most of the time email you your license information back to the address you have registered with them so it isn't that large of a deal, however, backups are always important!
Hope this helps! 
David

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