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  • adjective Alternative form of bare-bones.

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  • These types of computers are what we call barebones computers, which some parts missing so that you can customize them.

    Unplggd 2010

  • In the hardware world it's called a barebones system - nothing fancy, just enough to get you running.

    Website review: ChuckSchumer.com 2009

  • Neton series, MSI has followed up with the rather more generic D130 NetTop, featuring something MSI calls "Nordic Simple Style" (which they previously just called barebones).

    Engadget 2009

  • Neton series, MSI has followed up with the rather more generic D130 NetTop, featuring something MSI calls "Nordic Simple Style" (which they previously just called barebones).

    Engadget 2009

  • The new funds, which will be included in an otherwise "barebones" federal budget proposal, would come in the form of competitive grants given directly to winning school districts, according to

    Stateline.org RSS - stories Stateline.org Staff Reports 2010

  • The new funds, which will be included in an otherwise "barebones" federal budget proposal, would come in the form of competitive grants given directly to winning school districts, according to

    Stateline.org RSS - stories 2010

  • More than 30 products featuring the new ION GPU are expected to launch by this summer including netbooks, small form factor desktops, "barebones" systems, motherboards, and discrete add-in cards.

    Original Signal - Transmitting Gadgets 2010

  • More than 30 products featuring the new ION GPU are expected to launch by this summer including netbooks, small form factor desktops, "barebones" systems, motherboards, and discrete add-in cards.

    Gizmodo Brian Barrett 2010

  • So, while the primary focus has shifted from mother Kate, the evening still retains an aspect of ritual bloodletting, which makes it all the more complimentary that the stripped setup never feels 'barebones'.

    The Music Fix 2010

  • LONG LIVE TARANS!!!!!!!! there are some "barebones" type kits. these guys make some nice parts.

    VideoHelp.com Forum 2009

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