HACKER Q&A
📣 behnamoh

Who else though macOS "*.dmg" files damage your Mac?


It's a terrible name for something that's supposed to install apps on your computer. The first time I downloaded it I thought macOS was telling me "this file is bad, don't open it"!

I understand "dmg" stands for (Apple) Disk Image, but there are better (less confusing) names:

- ADI

- IMG


  👤 orionblastar Accepted Answer ✓
I like ISO, on the Windows PC you can rename DMG files to ISO and might be able to look at them using a third party virtual CD/DVD tool. Depending on which tool you use.

👤 hammyhavoc
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👤 sgt
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