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Mac Basics

Question: I downloaded a .dmg file, now what do I do?

Answer: Click on it to open it.  If it is an application, copy the application to the applications directory.

Question:  What is the equivalent of an installer on the Mac?

Answer:  The .pkg file.

Question: Why can't I log in as root?

Answer: Root is disabled.  You can google as to how to disable root.  You can however sudo su.

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