Home Linux Server Factorio (need guidance)

[CrimsonNightmare]

I would like to set up a home server using old computer equipment and a Linux OS (or even Windows of absolutely necessary)

Me: I can install linux and fix small problems but in reality, my skills are: follow instructions, cry when things so wrong.

I've attempted to follow the github and wikki and always seem to get stuck.

Is there a derp level how to guide that doesn't send me to 20 different links and uses a good step by step guide?

Other questions:
Is there a specific distro that is best for this?

Available hardware:
Chrome Box with Mint installed 2 core CPU 8GB ram (crappy SSD) [vanilla server 2-4 people]
Laptop with intel 2770 quad core and 16GB ram and SSD [modded server 4-8 people]
Server with Quad Xeon 4 core 8 thread 32GB ram [advanced server with possible multiple servers and different games]

All can be connected through home internet.

I appreciate any assistance.

Thanks

[DaveMcW]

1. Follow one of the tutorials you found.
2. Get stuck.
3. Post here explaining which tutorial you used, which step you are stuck on, and what the error message is.