System Requirements

Before installing Lunar Linux, ensure your system meets these requirements.

Minimum Hardware Requirements

Processor

• x86_64 (64-bit) processor
• Minimum: 1 GHz
• Recommended: 2 GHz or faster

Memory (RAM)

• Minimum: 512 MB
• Recommended: 2 GB or more

Storage

• Minimum: 8 GB free disk space
• Recommended: 20 GB or more for comfortable usage
• Additional space needed for source code compilation

Graphics

• Any graphics card with Linux support
• For X11/Wayland: Graphics card with appropriate driver support

Software Requirements

Installation Media

• Bootable USB drive (recommended: 2 GB or larger)
• Or CD/DVD drive for ISO installation

Internet Connection

• Required for downloading packages during installation
• Recommended: Broadband connection for faster downloads

Supported Architectures

Lunar Linux currently supports:

• x86_64 (AMD64/Intel 64-bit)

UEFI vs BIOS

Lunar Linux supports both:

• UEFI - Modern firmware interface
• BIOS - Legacy boot mode

Ensure you know which boot mode your system uses before installation.

Next Steps

Once you've verified your system meets these requirements, proceed to the Installation Guide.