"Precursor to Windows" Crossword Clue

Author: Olivia Langford
Last Updated: 01 Oct 2023

"Precursor to Windows" NYT crossword answer is:

MSDOS (5 letters length)

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The New York Times crossword clue for October 1, 2023 is "Precursor to Windows". This clue is referring to the Microsoft Disk Operating System (MS-DOS), which was the first operating system released by Microsoft and was the predecessor to the Windows operating system. MS-DOS was released in 1981 and was the most popular operating system for personal computers until Windows 95 was released in 1995. MS-DOS was the foundation for the development of the Windows operating system and was instrumental in the success of Microsoft.

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Olivia Langford
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Olivia Langford is the Senior Editor for NY Crossword Today. Armed with a degree in marketing management, she also has an excellent grasp of business strategies and communication trends. She has served as a consultant for a few companies who were looking to improve their stakeholder management — her efforts have resulted in at least 10% increase in sales as well as 5% increase in positive feedback for those brands. Beyond her accomplishments in the business world, Olivia remains deeply committed to social and environmental causes. Through her advocacy efforts, she has championed issues related to sustainability, diversity and inclusion, and corporate social responsibility. A mother of three kids, Olivia lives in a quaint little house in the Indiana countryside. When not working, she can be found tending to her garden.

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