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Who writes Open Source Software?

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Who writes Open Source Software?

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While the stereotype of an introverted high-shool student programming in his pajamas is a colorful image, it is inaccurate. Most Open Source programmers are paid to code by either software companies such as IBM and Oracle that have Open Source contributors on staff, or consultants and internal technical staff who use Open Source Software and contribute back improvements they make when working for their employer.