Nitix was a retail Linux distribution, produced in Canada.
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12 Facts About Nitix
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Nitix, originally named Weaver was first created in September 1997 as a Linux-based server that required minimal configuration.
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Primarily built into pre-configured hardware platforms named Net Integrators, Nitix first became a standalone operating system capable of deployment on third-party hardware in January 2004.
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Nitix has claimed that it is the only Linux-based OS that has autonomic features.
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The architecture for the application services on Nitix allowed for applications to run in a virtual server environment, completely separated from the controlled OS environment.
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Also in June 2005, Nitix began to support NS3, which allows for the centralized user management across multiple servers, as well as DNS propagation.
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Nitix includes an automated installation process in which it installs itself onto the hard disks, performs the proper partitioning and system setup.
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Nitix offers multi-layer security protection based on anti-virus technology from Kaspersky and anti-spam technology from Vircom and Engate.
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Nitix includes many open source applications that provide a lot of its functionality.
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Nitix is currently sold through a distribution channel as either software-only, or on a Net Integrator.
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Nitix has been discontinued for sale through all distribution channels in favor of the latest Lotus Foundations Start [2].
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