Which home server operating system do you prefer? If you’re still on the prowl for more user-friendly distros for your home lab, there are other alternatives worth mentioning.

Instead, we’ll go over what the Linux operating system is, some of the various distros suited to beginners, and if beginners can even use it. What is Linux?

Trying Linux is easy—you can even install it on a USB drive or disc to try it out before committing. Enter the world of open-source here.

Writing an operating system is no small task, but like everything else it is easier than it used to be. [JSandler] has a tutorial on how to create a simple operating system for the Raspberry Pi.