Everything about Trash (computing)
Temporary storage for deleted files
In computing, the trash, also known by other names such as trash bin, dustbin, wastebasket, and similar names, is a graphical user interface desktop metaphor for temporary storage for files set aside by the user for deletion, but which are not yet permanently erased. This lifts the burden from the user of having to be highly careful while selecting files for deletion, since a trash bin provides a grace period to reverse unwanted deletions. 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, sometimes ending with "-bin". Wikipedia →
🧭 Start here: a 6-step reading path
- Read the overview: Trash (computing)A 5-minute orientation
- Skim a recent paper: Trash AI: A Web GUI for Serverless Computer Vision Analysis of Images of TrashInfluential work since 2022
- Pick up a classic book: American FilmThe most-reprinted book on the subject
- Read the landmark paper: Imaging and Soft Computing for Online Trash Identification in CottonCited 0 times
- Go sideways: Finder (software)A closely related topic
- Go sideways: Desktop metaphorA closely related topic
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🗂️ The subject at a glance
🏆 Landmark papers (most cited)
🆕 Influential since 2022
📚 Books worth reading
American FilmAmerican Film Institute · 1975
Inside trackUnited States. Bureau of Land Management · 1987
Operations ManagementRoberta S. Russell, Bernard Taylor · 1998
Automate the Boring Stuff with PythonAl Sweigart · 2015
Creating 3D game art for the iPhone with unityWes McDermott · 2010
Best CustomersCheryl Russell · 1999
Data trashArthur Kroker · 1994
Your secrets are my businessKevin McKeown, Kevin McKeown · 1999
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