Macintoy /mak'in-toy/ n.
The Apple Macintosh, considered as a toy. Less pejorative than Macintrash.
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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, point-and-drool
interface, drool-proof
paper, user-friendly.