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Macintrash
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/makintrash`/ , 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
, point-and-drool interface , drool-proof paper , user-friendly.