How do I install applications on Mac OS X?

Hi all:
I am a complete newbie to the Mac World, am from the pc world.
I am trying to install applications. I have downloaded a few from the web and I have no idea how to install them. Double clicking on them doesn't do the job.
Please help
Thanks!
Powerbook G4 12"   Mac OS X (10.4)  

Applications either include their own installer or are provided and downloaded via a disk image.
If an application includes an installer, you will be prompted for your admin password after double-clicking on the downloaded and then provided prompts such as where you want to install the application, etc.
If an application is provided via a disk image, when double-clicking on the download (the download will include a .img extension such as xxxxxx.img), the disk image is mounted on the Desktop and the application is within.
Open another Finder window and drag the application from within the mounted disk image to your Applications folder which copies the application to your hard drive.
To unmount the disk image, drag the disk image to the Trash can in the Dock or select the disk image and at the Finder menu bar, go to File and select Eject. You can then delete the downloaded xxxxxx.img file.

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