Trash (computing)
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trash-computing-161-18469475
title:
Trash (computing)
text:
In computing, the trash, also known by other names such as dustbin, wastebasket, and others, is a graphical user interface desktop metaphor for temporary storage for files set aside by the user for deletion, but not yet permanently erased. The concept and name is part of Mac operating systems, a similar implementation is called the Recycle Bin in Microsoft Windows, and other operating systems use other names. In the file manager, the trash can be viewed by the user as a special file directory, a
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wiki
category slug:
encyclopedia
description:
Temporary storage for deleted files
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trash_(computing)
date created:
2007-03-25T10:07:39Z
date modified:
2024-08-27T14:30:44Z
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13
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