bare metal
Computer hardware without an operating system. Right now, my new computer is bare metal, and I can't wait to build it and configure it just the way I want. Don't worry, I can work with a computer that's bare metal. I'll get it all set up for you. What am I supposed to do with this computer that's just bare metal? I can't use the Internet, or make spreadsheets, or anything!
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