In preparation for the big move, I've trashed all my 3rd party apps (or moved them to a USB key) and ran Tech Tool to check my system. I just finished a back up of my home folder (NOT a clone of the system), and I'll get some DVDs made for my iTunes just in case.

A lot of these reports of Leopard being faulty/bad are really nitpicking. For Mr. Average Joe, who has not many 3rd party apps and no hacks, Leopard is just fine. When you start getting complicated, it is another story.
BTW, 10.5.1 is almost complete.

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