Ghost files in windows exports

When I export files from iWork, OmniGraffle etc "ghost" files appear with the exported files. How can I stop this?

You need to download a free contextual menu item call 'GrimRipper' from MacUpdate.
I use it all the time. Once installed you select the files that you want, right-click on them and select the 'GrimRipper' menu item.
This removes the resource forks from those files (the invisible files starting with ._) and the Windows users won't see them.
I don't fully know whether it's Snow Leopard compatible though - I'd check first if you need to.
http://www.macupdate.com/app/mac/9105/grimrippercm

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Hi,
If your co-workers cannot ignore the files (which are necessary for MOSX) read (AND understand before you change anything on your Mac)
this Apple Support Document
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=301711
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Greetings forum members,
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