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toaster

   embedded microprocessor controller; often used in comments that
   imply that a scheme is inappropriate technology (but see
   elevator controller).  "DWIM for an assembler?  That'd be
   as silly as running UNIX on your toaster!"  2. A very, very dumb
   computer. "You could run this program on any dumb toaster."  See
   bitty box, Get a real computer!, toy, beige toaster.
   3. A Macintosh, esp. the Classic Mac.  Some hold that this is
   implied by sense 2.  4. A peripheral device.  "I bought my box
   without toasters, but since then I've added two boards and a second
   disk drive."