An enormous pile of money is being created by the US Congress for economic stimulus. Reps want investment tax credits, Dems want funding for programs. Agriculture energy initiatives are close to the top. The politicos are already reaching for the loot with methanol/ fuel cells and livestock "manure digesters" (septic tanks) now seen as genuine opportunities. I have been involved with both projects so I get the hit men at my door at 1:45 AM. If done properly, both projects will need thousands of linux controllers to manage the chemistry and the electrical power production. With hundreds of self proclaimed experts grabbing for the money, I have my hands full keeping the effort on track. I wish I could become a linux controller geek. The politicos are parading a concrete manure tank methane system they funded in my area. But the cost of that single concrete tank would build a factory able to manufacture thousands of cheap "recycled plastic livestock septic tanks" (1987 proposal). Similarly, "renewable energy" experts are everywhere except the University of Minnesota Institute of Technology. I've now gotten some physicists there a chance to be heard. If real science is allowed, methanol (and other fuels) fuel cells will be popping up everywhere. Both systems will require linux controllers. The internet was built in the Reagan era; funded largely through investment tax credits, military funding, and specific University "supercomputer institutes" programs. A similar energy plan is now being formulated. I have no idea how or if this will emerge. But if these systems do emerge, linux controller geeks will be in demand.