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The '''Technical Operating System''' is a parody of real-life's Microsoft Disk Operating System (MSDOS). The latest version of '''TOS''' mentioned in-game is '''TOS 3.0'''. It may also be "'''Windchime''';" both OS's released in 1998. Users of the '''TOS''' are usually refered to as "'''TOSsers'''," which is slang for a person who masturbates. On the GTAIV internet, TOS is refered to as "To$$", which is a reference to real-life's "Micro$oft" spelling on computing websites and message boards. This spelling also suggests they are very focused on making money, like Microsoft. Even though TOS is mentioned frequently on GTAIV internet, it doesn't have it's own website like [[Eunux.net|Eunux]] or [[Fruit Computers|Fruit]] does. '''TOS'''' competition is [[Fruit Computers]]. | The '''Technical Operating System''' is a parody of real-life's Microsoft Disk Operating System (MSDOS). The latest version of '''TOS''' mentioned in-game is '''TOS 3.0'''. It may also be "'''Windchime''';" both OS's released in 1998. Users of the '''TOS''' are usually refered to as "'''TOSsers'''," which is slang for a person who masturbates. On the GTAIV internet, TOS is refered to as "To$$", which is a reference to real-life's "Micro$oft" spelling on computing websites and message boards. This spelling also suggests they are very focused on making money, like Microsoft. Even though TOS is mentioned frequently on GTAIV internet, it doesn't have it's own website like [[Eunux.net|Eunux]] or [[Fruit Computers|Fruit]] does. '''TOS'''' competition is [[Fruit Computers]]. | ||
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The Technical Operating System is a parody of real-life's Microsoft Disk Operating System (MSDOS). The latest version of TOS mentioned in-game is TOS 3.0. It may also be "Windchime;" both OS's released in 1998. Users of the TOS are usually refered to as "TOSsers," which is slang for a person who masturbates. On the GTAIV internet, TOS is refered to as "To$$", which is a reference to real-life's "Micro$oft" spelling on computing websites and message boards. This spelling also suggests they are very focused on making money, like Microsoft. Even though TOS is mentioned frequently on GTAIV internet, it doesn't have it's own website like Eunux or Fruit does. TOS' competition is Fruit Computers.