newnym

I find LND to be the easiest to set up and get it up running.

If you have little or no experience at all with deploying software on Linux via shell, I can recommend Zap Desktop. Basically it is just LND with a Neutrino back-end but with an easy 'click Next' installation, and can get you up and running lightning in no time.

bitcoin

Which LN implementation is best for a newbie looking to run a node?

I find LND to be the easiest to set up and get it up running.

If you have little or no experience at all with deploying software on Linux via shell, I can recommend Zap Desktop. Basically it is just LND with a Neutrino back-end but with an easy 'click Next' installation, and can get you up and running lightning in no time.