Could you just exclude your applications folder from the Time Machine 
backup? System Preferences -> Time Machine -> Options then navigate to 
the Add item to "Do not backup" list button which will pop a file picker 
to add folders you don't want backed up.

CB

Mike wrote:
> Hi all:
>
> As I'm getting ready for the new Cat, LOL I'd like to backup my music,
> photos and documents. I've already created an apps CD.
> Can I configure Time Machine to backup my stuff minus the apps, burn
> that backupped image, or what ever OS10.5 creates, on to a couple of
> DVDs and restore once I do a fresh install of Snow Leopard? I still
> have 200GB free on my Mac HD but don't want Time machine to backup
> every day until I wipe it out and install Snow Leopard.
>
> Thanks:
>
> Mike
>
>
> >
>   

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