Recommended (simple) Linux distro for Livecode server home dev/test?

[Keith Clarke]

Hi folks,
Which distro(s) would you recommend for a Linux newbie as the easiest way to repurpose an old PC, Mac Laptop or Mini to host Livecode Server for lightweight ‘LAMP/LAML' dev/test dabbling?

I’ve never had a Linux desktop machine and server-wise, never had to delve below C-Panel & WHM on hosted VPS Linux environments - so am very much the newbie on this.

Hardware specs would be useful, too - to gauge how far back on the cupboard to reach to source an appropriate box!  

Thanks & regards,
Keith