Why Linux?
I have hosted servers on both Windows and Linux and noticed a huge increase in performance while running on Linux. Servers start faster, run smoother, and crash less. They're harder to use but the hardest part is just getting them compiled, and i've done that for you. You will need to get the screen program to run both the logon server and world server on the same box, but thats not a problem. If you are using Ubuntu or Debian just type sudo apt-get install screen and there you go. You can find more information here about getting the server started. If you are running a GUI this isn't necessary.
Recommended Distro (Free): Ubuntu Home Page | Ubuntu
Rev 358 (2.4.2 DBCs included)
Rev 370 (2.4.2 DBCs included)
Rev 380 (Get DBCs Below)
Rev 504
2.4.2 DBCs
2.4.3 DBCs
If you want, I can upload it to other places.
Compiled by Kold_Agony of Gameground, Shared by EcHoEs of MMOwned
"Just so everyone knows, at this time the 2.4.3 DBCs do not work with any of the above revs. The ArcEmu SVN has been messed with so the current rev doesn't compile. Once they fix the problem, I will release the newest rev."