Macintrash

2 definitions found

From Jargon File (4.3.1, 29 Jun 2001) [jargon]:

  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}, {point-and-drool interface},
     {drool-proof paper}, {user-friendly}.


  
  

From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (27 SEP 03) [foldoc]:

  Macintrash
       
          /mak'in-trash"/ 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}.
       
          (1995-05-02)