Install Software From Dmg Files On A Mac

Install Software from DMG Files on a Mac
One of the most common mistakes I see among new Mac users is fumbling with how to install new software. The process for installing new applications on yourMac can be confusing at first because it differs greatly from Windows’ software installation process. Nevertheless, the Mac method of software installation is actually quite simple and intuitive onceyou are accustomed to it. If your desktop is littered with DMG files and white drive-looking icons, read on!
Software installation with Mac OS X is very different different than the Windows world. Ona Windows PC, you run an installer, tick off a few check boxes, and wait for the progress meter to reach completion. On a Mac, you simply drag and drop an Application into your computer’s“Applications” directory. The trick is that most Mac applications are distributed in DMG files, and many new Mac users end up running applications out of those DMG files instead of copying the applications to theirMac’s “Applications” directory.
Enough explanation, here’s how to install most Mac OS X applications:
1. Download the app’s .DMG file. Often times it will end up on your desktop.
2. Double-clickthe .DMG file to open it up. Another new icon with a name similar to the .DMG file will appear on your desktop.
3. If a new Finder window doesn’t automatically appear, double click on the new iconthat has appeared on your desktop. Guess what? A Finder window will appear.
4. Locate your application’s icon within this new Finder window. Drag and drop it into your “Applications” directory.
FurtherExplanation
Alright, that was the abridged version. Here’s the long-winded version. I have just downloaded the DeskLickr application, and DeskLickr_1.2.dmg is sitting on my desktop. I double-clickon DeskLickr1.2.dmg and a new icon labeled “DeskLickr 1.2″ appears on my desktop. Here’s what my desktop looks like at this point:

Fig. 1 – A DMG disk image mounted and ready.
Since most DMG...