is a .DS_store file basically the mac version of a .db file?

>In the Apple macOS operating system, .DS_Store is a file that stores custom attributes of its containing folder, such as the position of icons or the choice of a background image. The name is an abbreviation of Desktop Services Store, reflecting its purpose.

So, no, it is actually the mac version of desktop.ini.

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>>59665315
>picture unrelated

>>59665245
So what exactly does it do?
Friend of mine sent a zip folder, the transfer failed but inside the zip was a .DS_Store file. Wondering what it's purpose is.

>>59665334
Mac OS X's Finder stores folder window positions information and the suchlike in that file.
So that when you reopen a folder, the finder window reopens in the same place as last time on your desktop.
Just delete those files. They're worthless.

>>59665334
Nothing unless you're on a mac, feel free to delete it.

>>59665384
Ah, so its nothing malicious then?

>>59665399
It's nothing malicious, no.
It's just annoying clutter.

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>>59665395
Thanks guys. Really appreciate the help

>>59665395
>>59665410
Fuck off CIA niggers.

>>59665205
It just stores per directory info, such as size/settings/view.

You can disable ds_store writes:
http://osxdaily.com/2010/02/03/how-to-prevent-ds_store-file-creation/

Or install this little tool on Macs on your network so they stop writing these files to the network mounts and selected drives:
http://www.zeroonetwenty.com/blueharvest/