https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linus%27s_Law https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linus%27s_Law The results of "many eyes" seems to be basically moot (i.e. certainly n

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linus%27s_Law https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linus%27s_Law The results of "many eyes" seems to be basically moot (i.e. certainly not a 10x magnitude and more likely well below 2x) in the face of the cultural mores of a project. For example, Linux kernel treats userland ABI compatibility quite seriously and there haven't been many faults there. OTOH security and KPI stability are not taken seriously, and are in constant flux. I can dig up papers on the former if needed, but it is the most glaring failure of "many eyes" What's particularly noteworthy from my perspective is the bandwagon effect toward one kernel is causing the thing that is supposed to be the ultimate best that keeps getting better (Linux kernel) to lose focus, investment (new talent and money), maybe even quality due to decreased competition. Systems software is starting to look a lot more like Electrical Engineering as a field than the greater software ecosystem. Mostly done by large, central organizations. That makes me sad.