This is a good article. Allowing people to live where they want can definitely increase productivity with teams versus close proximity. The collaborative tools available today make this easy and I am believer that many 'working meetings' are a complete waste of time. It also allows us to pursue what we want outside of work. Myself and my co-founder live in different cities because of school, so far there hasn't been a single problem. Full disclosure we will be in the same city in a matter of months. I don't know if that kills my credibility or not...