In this chapter, we will introduce you to Novius OS, an open source Content Management System (or CMS) based on FuelPHP. Using Novius OS can greatly simplify the implementation and management of a website. Its back office includes important and user-friendly features such as web page, menu, template, applications, user, and rights management; it is currently available in six languages (English, French, Japanese, Russian, Spanish, and Interlingua). It is an excellent tool if you want to build a complex website easily manageable by non-programmer users.
By the end of this chapter, you will know:
How to install and configure Novius OS
Basic features of Novius OS and how to use them to create your website
Novius OS filesystem hierarchy
What is a Novius OS application, how to generate one, and what are its main components