Yes, the service is truly amazing. Many developers do not get a penny, but some
do. There is a good mix of paid developers working for Canonical and people who
do it for free in their spare time. I mention this because it is an often quoted
reason for businesses not choosing Linux. Some people want a company name behind
it and are somehow comforted by the fact that professionals are at work.

Most insiders could not care at all. They just care that it works and are
grateful for support whether paid of unpaid. Increasingly more developers are
being paid which is good for the industry in general and for Linux in
particular. This does not make it better, but employs people in something that
they love and it adds weight that Linux is a serious player.