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The computer system, albeit full of holes (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

net

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'the computer system' is the definition.
'net' can be an answer for 'system' (net is a kind of system). I am not certain of the 'the computer' bit.

I don't understand how the rest of the clue works.

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(Other definitions for net that I've seen before include "Fine open-weave fabric" , "Mesh; entrap" , "Amount remaining after deductions" , "Catch, ensnare" , "Overall; mesh" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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