Started in 2002 · Source-based · Rolling release · Moonbase

Why Lunar Linux?

  • Build from source
  • Target-machine optimization
  • Optional dependency control
  • Minimal downstream patching
  • Close-to-upstream software
  • Rolling release model
  • KISS-oriented design
  • Shell-script driven modules and package management system

Designed for administrators who want to stay close to the hardware and Linux systems they manage.

Source-based
Rolling release
Moonbase
Optional dependencies
KISS-oriented
Administrator focused