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Learn, Understand and Control Linux.
Simple, but not simpler
Lunar Linux is simple, but not simpler.
It delivers powerful functionality through fewer layers of abstraction, making systems easier to understand, maintain and control.
Lunar as a learning path
Lunar Linux is both a powerful Linux distribution and a practical school for Linux administration.
Learn here in Lunar Linux and apply that knowledge across Linux distributions.
Getting started
Installation Guide
Install Lunar Linux from the Daily Build image and perform the first boot.
First Steps
Learn the basic Lunar workflow, system layout and administration model.
Essential Commands
Use the small set of Lunar-specific commands needed for daily work.
Lunar concepts
Modules
In Lunar Linux, software packages are called modules.
Modules are essentially Bash scripts. They can be created, modified, tested and maintained with ease.
Moonbase
It is the heart of the distribution.
Moonbase is organized as a collection of repositories containing module definitions.
The module repositories are maintained in public GitHub repositories.
Small Learning Curve
Lunar Linux intentionally keeps the number of administration commands small. Most daily module management tasks can be performed using only a handful of tools.
The core commands are only these ones: lunar, lget, lin, lrm, lvu and lvis.
Optional Dependencies
Choose exactly what functionality is enabled or left out.
KISS Philosophy
Simple, transparent tools instead of unnecessary abstraction.
Shell Scripts
Modules and their management system are in fact shell scripts.
System administration
Updates
Keep the system updated while understanding what changed.
Kernel Management
Build, install and maintain Linux kernels.
Services
Manage system services and startup behavior.
Networking
Configure connectivity using standard Linux knowledge.
Security
Users, permissions and system protection.
Troubleshooting
Inspect, diagnose and fix problems staying close to the system.
Skills that transfer
Lunar stays tightly aligned with traditional Linux administration practices.
What you learn while using Lunar Linux remains useful on most Linux systems, because Lunar does not hide Linux behind heavy layers. Instead, it exposes Linux in plain sight.