
Both
Joe Brockmeier at ZDNet and
Matt Asay at CNet have items up today about how some of the newly unemployed folks out there can benefit from FOSS contributions. While it may seem illogical that making free contributions to free products is a good idea when the pink slip pops up, they make some good arguments for how it can improve both job and pay prospects. You'll find some good ways to improve your odds here.