I used emacs(1) for a while as a development tool. When I went back to system administration, and before and after using emacs(1), I used vi(1).

I liked smitty for the <ESC>4 that would show the script/command that smitty would use. I used this feature a lot in the beginning to learn the IBMisms of AIX.

Will the whistle blower end up the same way as Boeing whistle blowers? "See something; say something."

I prefer UFO with Ed Bishop.

Which was the direct influence for the original X-COM, perhaps the greatest UFO-related games ever.

That's what Zorg though in _Fifth Element_.

Off topic: can you talk more about the tax benefits?

Off topic: do you use a tracking program for your hours and if so which program do you use?

Yes I use mite.de

  Location: US
  Remote: Yes (only)
  Willing to relocate: No
  Technologies: Many since first touching unix in 1989.
  Resume/CV: Email me for it.
  Email: mikeegg1@mac.com

I have a side project that includes MySQL, PERL and AI(/ML). I've done unix for 34 years. I've done lots of things in those decades including building compilers, debuggers, subclassing X widgets and writing databases. I've written production code in 40 languages. I can and have done lots and still have lots to learn. I live in an RV and can go anywhere and I have a Secret and Security+.

OJT

Care to elaborate? OJT=On the job training?

My apologies about possibly deflecting this thread... If you're a remote only (nomadic developer, can develop anywhere I have a 'net connection), are the methods to find work the same?

It also depends on the timezone you are in. For me when being in South East Asia I found it hard to get clients from USA because of ~12h time difference. I go mostly contracts as referrals from other freelancer friends. Stay in touch with them and let them know that you are currently looking for a project.

Contacting agencies my be a good bet - but so far I found still a lot of them don't want to work with remote/nomadic developers.

As for me, when I don't have contract I keep working on my own apps and put them on shelf when a new client deal is finalized. Most of the time finalizing a deal takes time.

I don't see why not. Many agencies will be happy not to have to provide a desk, hardware, etc. If you are a painless option, that will appeal to many.