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Lulu Linux · User guide

Getting started

Your introduction to the Lulu Linux alpha desktop.

What is Lulu?

Lulu is a Linux-first Wayland compositor written in Rust using Smithay 0.7.0. It provides column-based tiling, floating workspaces, vertical workspace navigation, and custom desktop visuals.

Booting Lulu

The development project has produced a Linux Live ISO that boots directly into Lulu. A current public download URL and release instructions have not yet been verified for this documentation, so this site does not present a potentially incorrect download button.

Before sharing an ISO publicly, confirm the latest image boots, keyboard and pointer input work, and the integrated desktop behaves correctly.

First actions

  1. Launch a terminal using Super + T in the verified development configuration.
  2. Open additional applications to see Lulu’s column-based tiling.
  3. Use Super + J to toggle a focused column’s full-width state.
  4. Use Super + left mouse drag to move a window in the verified normal drag path.

Shortcuts may be customized. Always consult your installed Lulu configuration for the definitive mapping.

Where to go next

Read the keyboard cheat sheet and window management guide.