Best Linux Distro for download rig

[Big Bean]

Good Day

I am looking to build a download rig in the near future and I need it to be as lightweight as possible to help reduce power consumption. Lubuntu looks quite good, what would you recommend?

 

[MyWorld]

Lubuntu should do very well.

What do you need on the download rig? A gui, DE, and some gui apps, then yes, Lubuntu would get my vote.

If you only need CLi, then I would go Arch base install.

 

[chrisc]

^ Yes, agree 100%

 

[ponder]

Screw Lubuntu, go for Crunchbang.

Lubuntu is actually quite bloated once you sit down and have a good look at it.

Crunchbang is based on Debian and pretty stable as well. I would actually go for the Waldorf testing image right now.

 

[HoodRich]

If it will just be used for downloading, then puppy Linux or DSL will serve you fine.