Home Server/SBC Operating Systems

If you are using an SBC or NUC for your server, these are potential options to use over standard (GNU/)Linux distros.

DietPi

Extremely lightweight, extremely optimized version of Debian, and best of all, extremely easy. Can be installed on any SBC. Comes with a software centre with automatic configuration and optimization for your hardware, maximizing performance. CLI-based, but very retard-friendly and includes some nice menu systems.

FreedomBox

Runs on virtually any SBC.

Setup is incredibly simple. Installing new software and services can be done with the click of a button.

Lets you easily share files, host websites, sync files, and more. The number of available applications are a bit limited however.

YunoHost

Debian-based. Like FreedomBox, incredibly simple.