I've been running a TISP Linux server in the shed out back for years. Problem is, I have well and septic service, not connected to the municipal system, so it only serves as a replacement for a WiFi lan. I do have occasional problems with clogged pipes inhibiting bandwidth.
Google also announced today: a service to snail you paper copies of your e-mail, as reviewed here:
http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus...0704011710.htm