*NIX
Updated: 11/12/2023 by Computer Hope
*NIX is short for Unix or Linux, and Unix or Linux variants. This term is often seen in a description, compatibility, or requirement setting. For example, the text below may be seen on a job requirement.
*NIX experience required
The example above indicates the job requires that the user have Unix/Linux or Unix/Linux variant knowledge.
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The term *nix may also be called xnix.