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best linux distro to use as a file server on a low end PC

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I'd like to be able to access the system remotely as well if possible (I'd like to stick it in a closet and out of sight)

What would you guys use?
 
DSL (DamnSmallLinux) Might be your best bet, For this situation I personally would build a LinuxFromScratch system. takes time, but it is probably the smallest system you can make and will be highly optimized for your situation.
 
Either way, You want to get a system where the X windowing system is optional, for a file server, who needs it? Samba will need to be installed, and you might want to do some research on the different types file systems.

For this system, HD speed and Network access are key, ram does not matter as much. So you may want to invest in a raid controller and a gigabite Ethernet card (and hub if you don't already have it).

For a LinuxFromScratch system I would make the system then compile again only the packages that you need (they have dependency lists on the linux from scratch web site) After all, you don't want that file server to be waisting space on the operating system.

Hope this helps. 🙂
 
You can use anything you want. You could install a full ubuntu system, configure it using the gui, then set it to headless and reboot.
 
Use Debian Etch.

During the install tell it you want a file server. Make sure to install openssh-server

Done.
 
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