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Contents 1 In computers and internet 2 In games 3 In grammar 4 In law 5 In publishing 6 In music 7 In organizations 8 In psychiatry and psychology 9 In fiction 10 Other uses 11 See also

Nexus is a Latin (origin) noun which means connection or centre of something.

The word "nexus" may also refer to:

[edit] In computers and internet

• nexus, a secure software module that is one of the components of Microsoft's Next-Generation Secure Computing Base
• Nexus, the web browser formerly known as WorldWideWeb (the first web browser)
• Nexus, an alternate name for Nexopia
• Nexus, a handheld computer dictionary
• Nexus file, a file format in bioinformatics
• NeXus, a common data format for neutron, x-ray, and muon science
• Dragonlance Nexus, a popular Dragonlance fansite

[edit] In games

• Nexus: The Kingdom of the Winds, a MMORPG by Kru Interactive
• Nexus: The Jupiter Incident, a strategy game by Mithis Entertainment
• Armored Core: Nexus, the eighth title in the Armored Core series
• Nexus (Mortal Kombat), a central hub between the realms of existence in Mortal Kombat
• The Nexus Age, a hub world in Uru: Ages Beyond Myst
• The Nexus, the central world in Primal
• Nexus, the shadow organisation in Warzone 2100
• The Nexus, the Protoss central building in Starcraft
• Nexus War, a browser-based game
• The "Overwatch Nexus" in Half-Life 2
• The Strogg Nexus in Quake 4
• Nexus Crystal, an item in World of Warcraft

[edit] In grammar

• Nexus Grammar System, a system of analysing text

[edit] In law

• Nexus, a provision of the Constitution of Australia
• "Nexus", in sales and use tax, a minimum level of presence, either direct or representational, within a state or taxing jurisdiction for a business entity to be required to collect, pay and remit certain state and local taxes.

[edit] In publishing

• Nexus Books, a pornography publishing company
• The Nexus (journal), a journal edited by Kerry Bolton
• Nexus magazine, an international bi-monthly alternative news magazine
• Nexus, the University of California, Santa Barbara student newspaper
• Nexus, the University of Waikato student magazine

[edit] In music

• Nexus, a 1974 album by Argent (band)
• "Nexus", a song by Bethlehem (German band)
• Nexus (percussion ensemble)
• Nexus (Estonian band)
• NEXUS, an album by Another Level

[edit] In organizations

• NEXUS International Broadcasting Association, a non-profit association of broadcasters and producers
• Nexus, the Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive's trading name
• Nexus, a SAP project implementation in L'OREAL Australia
• Nexus, a programme of young leaders at the Gordon Institute of Business Sciences (GIBS) in Johannesburg, South Africa. Delegates come together to explore and discuss the issues facing South African society. Topics include e.g. HIV/AIDS, race and identity, the history of South Africa and decision making structures of the state. www.gibs.co.za
• Nexus Integrations, is a security corporation originated by Amnesty Inc.
• NexCom, is a corporation specializing in high-tech cutting edge communications.
• NexCorp, is a corporate alliance.

[edit] In psychiatry and psychology

• Family nexus, a common viewpoint of family members

[edit] In fiction

• Nexus (The Rosy Crucifixion), the final installment in the Rosy Crucifixion trilogy by Henry Miller
• Nexus (comics), a comic book by Mike Baron and Steve Rude
• The Nexus (Charmed), a location in Charmed
• Ultraman Nexus
• The Nexus (Star Trek), a spatial anomaly in Star Trek: Generations
• "The Nexus", the group of planets in the Vorkosigan Saga
• Nexus, a replicant model in Blade Runner

[edit] Other uses

• Nexus aka 2C-B, a psychedelic entheogen drug
• NEXUS (rocket), a heavy-lift booster concept designed by General Dymanics
• NEXUS (frequent traveller program)
• "Nexus", a Shimano bicycle line
• "neXus is an MP3 player designed by Samsung that utilizes XM radio

[edit] See also

• Nexis

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