I'm planning to repurpose an old ASUS Transformer AiO to run a modded Minecraft server for me and my friends. I'm looking for recommendations on which version of Linux would work best for this setup. I've heard that Ubuntu is beginner-friendly, but I need something that maximizes performance to keep the server stable. Any suggestions?
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I've been using Debian in a headless setup (so no GUI) for over six months now, and everything runs great!
I've been successfully running a Minecraft server using Docker on Ubuntu Server for years. It has worked seamlessly for me!
All Linux distributions can work for hosting a server. It really comes down to personal preference and what you're most comfortable with!
Most server distros are pretty similar when it comes to user friendliness since they usually expect you to use the terminal. Make sure to check your Minecraft server's dependencies to choose the right distro. For instance, choosing Alpine Linux might not be ideal if your server relies on glibc or systemd.
Any distro can work, but if you're okay without a GUI, Debian is a solid, stable choice that just gets the job done.
Exactly, you'll want to avoid any distro that doesn't support the required libraries your server needs.