Is Open Source is Killing the Lone Coder?
http://www.hiveminds.co.uk/open_source_is_killing_the_lone_coder_or_small_software_house

Hiveminds
2005

Abstract:

It is probably more true that open source is helping the lone coder find a niche or their own market share. There are plenty of them and more are appearing everyday. With potential clients looking for specialists in content management software like Drupal, Joomla, Mambo, Typo3 and a gang of newcomers finding a niche is becoming increasingly easier.