Linux has always been a good choice for a server OS. In practical terms, however, this functionality has been out of reach for the everyday computer user, mainly due to the technical know-how required to manage a dedicated server OS. On the other hand, our homes today are more filled with computers than ever before - and, in a multi-node network, a server can provide many benefits. In this article, I am going to try to guide you in setting up a useful server for your home network, one that is headless (i.e., without monitor, keyboard, or mouse) and can be stowed away neatly out of view. Read this article