moon-buggy

(Fictional) Within a man page, possibly triggered by a key sequence like 'o': `moon-buggy`

The `moon-buggy` command is a fictional, text-based game within a Linux manual page. It simulates a rudimentary lunar rover driving across a scrolling landscape, controlled by the user through the keyboard. The goal is to navigate the rover over obstacles and across the moon's surface, likely avoiding crashes.

Importantly, `moon-buggy` is NOT a standard Linux command. It is a playful easter egg, sometimes found hidden within the man pages of other programs, such as Emacs or various libraries. If present, it's typically activated through a sequence of keys, often within a pager like `less` or `man`. Due to its non-standard nature, the presence and method of activation vary significantly depending on the system and software installed.

The gameplay usually involves using arrow keys or other designated keys to adjust the rover's trajectory, attempting to clear or land safely after jumps. The simple graphics are drawn using ASCII characters. The game is often seen as a lighthearted diversion and demonstration of what's possible within the constraints of a text-based environment.

This command does NOT exist as a standalone executable in standard Linux distributions. Its presence is dependent on other software packages and its specific activation method varies. Its just an easter egg inside of other commands, like man pages

Activation varies drastically. It is usually triggered by a keystroke within a larger program such as a pager or an editor when viewing the man page. The activation sequence may not always be obvious or documented.

One common, but not guaranteed way to find the game is to run `man some_library` (e.g., `man libstdc++`) and then press `o`. Alternatively, scroll to the bottom and press `G`, then press `o`. If it does exist, the man program will display the game after this key stroke.

The `moon-buggy` game typically surfaces as an easter egg within software projects, notably in text-based tools and editors like Emacs, or even in the man pages of libraries like `libstdc++`. Its history is tied to the specific software where it's implemented, rather than existing as a standalone entity. The playful nature of the game aligns with the ethos of many open-source projects, fostering a sense of fun and discovery among developers and users. Its simple implementation makes it an ideal candidate for hiding within existing codebases as a harmless, yet entertaining, surprise.

man(1), less(1)