.dmg files

[alvinator]

After installing programs, I'm always left with a .dmg icon on the desktop. What do I do with them? Can they be sent to the trashbin?

 

[sushi]

After installing programs, I'm always left with a .dmg icon on the desktop. What do I do with them? Can they be sent to the trashbin?

Yes, or you can just unmount them via the Finder (eject icon to the right of the mounted image).

 

[dextertangocci]

Yes, or you can just unmount them via the Finder (eject icon to the right of the mounted image).

But that would just leave a useless DMG file on your desktop, so unless you are going to install it on more macs, just trash it

 

[Chundles]

But that would just leave a useless DMG file on your desktop, so unless you are going to install it on more macs, just trash it

I keep the xxxxx.dmg file in a folder on my HDD and when it starts to get a bit unruly I burn it to CD then trash the folder. Whilst the folder is on my HDD I keep the versions of the software up to date (delete messenger601.dmg when I download messenger602.dmg etc.) that way if I ever delete a program or do a fresh install I don't have to download them all again.

When you're on a dial-up connection downloading any software is a pain in the arse so it helps to keep them somewhere easily accessible.

 

[sushi]

But that would just leave a useless DMG file on your desktop, so unless you are going to install it on more macs, just trash it

You are correct. Thanks for the catch.

FWIW, when I saw the OP's question, I was thinking in terms of a mounted image. In my case I use dmgs for my files. I have a total of 7 different dmgs that I mount at various times.