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Macintrash

/mak'in-trash'/

n. The Apple Macintosh, as described by a hacker who doesn't appreciate being kept away from the *real computer* by the interface. The term maggotbox has been reported in regular use in the Research Triangle area of North Carolina.

Compare Macintoy.

See also beige toaster, WIMP environment, drool-proof paper, user-friendly.