You are probably right, but I couldn't find a better example of a benevolent dictator - like Linus - more or less _sourcing_ the building of the cathedral from

You are probably right, but I couldn't find a better example of a benevolent dictator - like Linus - more or less _sourcing_ the building of the cathedral from the bazaar with a strong grip on the process. But I know that analogies shouldn't be stretched too far :)