Those answers are just awesome and exactly reflect the way how modern software business works. Please - big IT corporations - breath, understand, embrace and internalize what's written here. It should be part of every company strategy!!

something similar: http://www.onairplayer.com/

Maven integration - https://github.com/sap-production/xcode-maven-plugin

well, that's true but you only get ~30% to 50% of the salary (amount in EURO) compared to SV and you have to pay around 48% taxes on your income.

You have to pay taxes of 48% for everything above 52k€ salary. If you earn 60k€, you have to "only" approx pay 30% taxes.

FYI: http://ux.stackexchange.com/questions/33411/what-are-the-pro...

very imaginable

"And imho they have the hardest jobs on the planet today." Seriously? Please watch a bit George Carlin...

I love George Carlin. Doesn't change my opinion.

does RMS actually use a checking account?

That would be interesting to know. I'm pretty sure he only uses cash for transactions since it's easier to stay anonymous.

I wouldn't be surprised if he gets compensated with briefcases filled with bills...

are we talking about SV or SF? there's a difference...