What are the named files. DS_Store added by OSX for

When you work on my iMac, OS10.6.8, the system adds a techy stuff file in folders with my files named. DS_Store.  What are and can I put them in the trash without losing something useful.

They store the metadata about the items in the folder, for example to provide comments. Click here for more information.

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