[HM] Extra files seen under OSX

[Sue Rodriguez]

I have been very busy and just read this post, so I apologize if this has
been answered, but I too find these files really distracting.  Has anyone
answered as to how they can at least be hidden?

Thanks, Sue 

>>> Date: Mon, 24 Feb 2003 09:13:46 -0500
>>> From: "Nancy J. Ayers" <njayers at attbi.com>
>>> Subject: [HM] Extra files & docs
>>> 
>>> Having just upgraded my Wallstreet to OS X, I'm puzzled by all the
>>> occurrences of docs, in and out of folders, called "FINDER.DAT,"
>>> "Icon," and "RESOURCE.FRK."  What are these? Can I delete them (some
>>> I already have with seemingly no ill effects)?  Or is there a way to
>>> hide them?