What to do with dmg files after use

I've been keeping dmg files in the Shared user folder after downloading the application. I guess I was thinking this was because I didn't have an actual disk in case I needed to reinstall. Now I'm getting a new iMac and want to set it up right. Is it OK to do this? Or should I copy the dmg file onto a CD?
Thanks!

a brody wrote: No. But there is also a data loss bug that affects 10.6 and 10.6.1 when it comes to using it with Snow Leopard and PowerPC. I'd rather not venture that path if I don't have to.
Been trying to find out about that. Searching around for "data Loss bug," saw some items related to "Guest account bug," but can't find anything connected to using PPC with Intel. Can you possibly provide a link where I might read more about that?
And curious to know if you know if this specific bug, which would, seemingly, have potentially affected all users, was fixed with 10.6.2 or 10.6.3?
from Wikipedia Article: A bug in Mac OS X versions 10.6 and 10.6.1 which, in rare cases, caused loss of user account data after use of a previously-existing guest account by users ...
If it was only 10.6. to 10.6.1, even if it is PPC-Intel related, +and if it's been fixed+ , don't see why it would apply to someone Migrating to a new computer, which would almost certainly ship with, at least, 10.6.2 and maybe 3.
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OK, the .dmg is a disc image. When this is mounted you get 'that little white rectangular box'.
When you open the mounted disc (that little white rectangular box) you will find all the files and .app application that you wanted. Copy these to your applications folder or anywhere else you want to put them then simply move 'that little white rectangular box' and .dmg to the trash. Job done.
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