LXer: Why now is a great time to consider a career in open source hardware
by LXer from LinuxQuestions.org on (#5RWJX)
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It has become commonplace in the software industry for programmers of all flavors to build careers writing code that releases to the commons with open source licenses. Industry headhunters often demand access to the code to vet future employees. Those that focus their career on open source development get rewarded. According to payscale.com, Linux sysadmins earn more than their Windows counterparts, indicating better pay and job security for jobs in open source software. There[he]#039[/he]s also a good feeling (maybe even karma) that comes with sharing your work.
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It has become commonplace in the software industry for programmers of all flavors to build careers writing code that releases to the commons with open source licenses. Industry headhunters often demand access to the code to vet future employees. Those that focus their career on open source development get rewarded. According to payscale.com, Linux sysadmins earn more than their Windows counterparts, indicating better pay and job security for jobs in open source software. There[he]#039[/he]s also a good feeling (maybe even karma) that comes with sharing your work.
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