Alternative hypothesis is that many highly qualified technically but not adept at office politics (or other soft skills) people might be let go. These highly sk

Alternative hypothesis is that many highly qualified technically but not adept at office politics (or other soft skills) people might be let go. These highly skilled people might just stay in "basement" and produce FOSS because of their idealism and lack of other options. In other words, instead of kissing ass in the office they would rather produce kick ass software on their own.