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<blockquote data-quote="DaGrandMastah" data-source="post: 1322452" data-attributes="member: 219239"><p>I know HOW to install apps on my mac...at least I know one way. I'm just trying to get information on how it works. For example, coming from a windows pc, you would download an exe, pick where to install it and then it'll install and show up in your start menu, desktop etc. </p><p></p><p>I've noticed though that on the mac, i'll download a .dmg or .pkg file to install and it'll create a new folder in the directory I downloaded it in (after it unzips). Upon clicking that file it'll either start the set up process or just open the program. Do I need to drag that file into the applications folder manually in order to permanently install it on the computer? I've noticed that, at least in some instances, the program won't show up in my applications until I drag it into that folder. Is that the point where it actually installs all the files onto the computer? </p><p></p><p>How and why does that happen and is there a way to ensure that any programs you install automatically install in the applications folder?</p><p></p><p>Sorry if I'm vague and all over the place but hoepfully you understand what I'm trying to get at and what I'm asking.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DaGrandMastah, post: 1322452, member: 219239"] I know HOW to install apps on my mac...at least I know one way. I'm just trying to get information on how it works. For example, coming from a windows pc, you would download an exe, pick where to install it and then it'll install and show up in your start menu, desktop etc. I've noticed though that on the mac, i'll download a .dmg or .pkg file to install and it'll create a new folder in the directory I downloaded it in (after it unzips). Upon clicking that file it'll either start the set up process or just open the program. Do I need to drag that file into the applications folder manually in order to permanently install it on the computer? I've noticed that, at least in some instances, the program won't show up in my applications until I drag it into that folder. Is that the point where it actually installs all the files onto the computer? How and why does that happen and is there a way to ensure that any programs you install automatically install in the applications folder? Sorry if I'm vague and all over the place but hoepfully you understand what I'm trying to get at and what I'm asking. [/QUOTE]
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