One thing you might consider is an unlimited cellular internet access account, from T-Mobile, or one of the other companies (I mention T-Mobile, because I sell that service, and know that the card they use for the GPRS connection, works in Linux). 76K, $29 plus tax per month (from T-Mobile, anyway; Sprint, AT&T, etc., do similar things, although they limit your hours, and cost more). They use the Sieara Wireless Aircard (PCMCIA) for access, and there is a Linux PCMCIA data file that works for it. If you are interested in investigating this route, contact me at: info(at)tacticus(dot)com (I don't usually see personal mail at this address) Luke