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So...you want to be a professional IT contractor? A chance to be your own boss, cam scads of money, write off meals, travel costs and the new family computer as a business expense -- all have made contracting the glamorous profession of the '90s. But is money the only reason IT professionals are opting for contract work? Contractors admit a major incentive is the opportunity to earn a higher income, in some instances two to three times what they would have made as a permanent employee. But there are other reasons as well. Many veterans cite project diversity, lack office politics and the opportunity, to work with pioneering technology. If you've been thinking about becoming a professional contractor, here are a few...