This is something I also look very much forward to. I also believe that many people on this forum are capable and willing to help as long as given access to the necessary means. The OPi hardware pleases me, I would like to see it unleashed.
If it counts for anything (for statistics sake), my main interest is also basically in Linux. Of course any other OS is always welcome, but a nice board with source code, preferably Linux, makes my day.