Vlad

A bit outdated but still worth it!

Also worth reading is this 1992 dispute between Andrew Tanenbaum and Linus Torvalds.

Also, Radu sent a link to SeaCode. They seem to take the most literal approach to (just)off(the)shore outsourcing: rent a boat, stuff it with Indian programmers and sail to international waters a few miles away from LA. Work legislation from the country where the ship is registered will then apply.