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<blockquote data-quote="cwa107" data-source="post: 656639" data-attributes="member: 24098"><p>I think you are a little confused about how software is distributed and installed on a Mac - it's quite a bit different from how you would do it on a Windows machine.</p><p></p><p>First of all, most software for a Mac is distributed in DMG files. DMG files are disk images, meaning, they are like virtual CDs. When you double-click on one of them, it is "mounted" to your desktop as though it were a physical disc. Of course, when you reboot the computer, the disc is no longer mounted, so if you choose to install the software that is contained within the disc, you'll need to drag it and drop it into your Applications folder.</p><p></p><p>So, in the example you cited above (Firefox), do exactly what the graphic describes - drag and drop the Firefox icon onto your Applications folder. Once you do that, you may safely "eject" the virtual Firefox disc by dragging it and dropping it onto the Trash can.</p><p></p><p>Now, whenever you want to use Firefox, open your Applications folder and click on it. If you want to uninstall it, simply drag and drop it onto the trash. Pretty simple, eh? <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>I would imagine your aMSN problem is related to this. Are you sure it is installed properly? Some programs don't work right unless they are installed in the Applications folder.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="cwa107, post: 656639, member: 24098"] I think you are a little confused about how software is distributed and installed on a Mac - it's quite a bit different from how you would do it on a Windows machine. First of all, most software for a Mac is distributed in DMG files. DMG files are disk images, meaning, they are like virtual CDs. When you double-click on one of them, it is "mounted" to your desktop as though it were a physical disc. Of course, when you reboot the computer, the disc is no longer mounted, so if you choose to install the software that is contained within the disc, you'll need to drag it and drop it into your Applications folder. So, in the example you cited above (Firefox), do exactly what the graphic describes - drag and drop the Firefox icon onto your Applications folder. Once you do that, you may safely "eject" the virtual Firefox disc by dragging it and dropping it onto the Trash can. Now, whenever you want to use Firefox, open your Applications folder and click on it. If you want to uninstall it, simply drag and drop it onto the trash. Pretty simple, eh? :) I would imagine your aMSN problem is related to this. Are you sure it is installed properly? Some programs don't work right unless they are installed in the Applications folder. [/QUOTE]
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