Returning to EQ and wanting to setup a server

[hallsofvallhalla]

Hey all. I have been browsing all around the site and forums and there is so much here. I and about 20 friends are looking to run a private server. Nothing super great. Just a simple setup and play type deal. Can someone provide a few links to get started. I will do all the reading and stuff myself I just need a few links to get me started on what client to server to grab that we can setup and play.

Also if you have some links on scripting and developing that would be awesome. I am developer as well and would be interested in modifying some stuff at some point.

Thanks!