Lifehacker has a nice new post giving detailed instructions how to use an old computer as a NAS with Ubuntu linux.
The goal of the project is described:
Here, we'll show you how to put together an Ubuntu-based server, connect it to the other computers in your home, and then go through a few examples of how you can use it as a backup machine, a media server for your music, movies and TV shows, and as a dedicated BitTorrent box.
Lifehacker makes the interesting choice of using desktop Ubuntu for the install:
We're going to just use the regular Desktop version of Ubuntu for this as opposed to the Server version. It's much easier to set up, and should still run fine on any remotely recent computer.
Although written for a beginner, this guide has some detailed instructions including how to install Plex media server to share videos and music throughout your home:
If you have a sizeable collection of movies and TV shows, your server is a great place to stash them. Not only does it free up space on your other computers, but with a bit of magic, you can stream those videos to your computers and mobile devices with almost no effort, so your media is with you wherever you go. The easiest way to do this is with the Plex media server.
All in all, a nice guide with some detailed instructions and screenshots.
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