Certification and Employment

[Shayne Patton]

OK, my first real question.  How many of you all have jobs where you 
work w/ Linux/OSS/gnu.  Out of the people that do, do you think having a 
linux cert or 2 is helpful in finding a job working w/ Linux?
2nd real question.  I really would like to get involved with a volunteer 
project or something where I can get actual "real-world" practice rather 
than just setting stuff up on my LAN in the basement.  Does anyone know 
of any projects around the metro where I could actually help with a 
Linux/OSS project?

Universally,
Shayne