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Open source communities are similar to communism in that they are practices of an ideal state (Utopia; Republic). It takes a philosopher king to rule behind the
by songkeys 2y ago
Open source communities are similar to communism in that they are practices of an ideal state (Utopia; Republic). It takes a philosopher king to rule behind the good. But it is hard to have a ruler with the qualities of a philosopher king.
There is a term for open source software: BDFL (benevolent dictator for life). At Wikepedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benevolent_dictator_for_life https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benevolent_dictator_for_life ), Linus is included. But the virtue of being benevolent is too difficult to ensure and maintain.
- Propelloni 2y agoThat's a wrong conflation. Some successful open source communities and projects are set up with a BDFL, but not all or even many (see your own link). In fact, they are rather special, which is why they garner so much attention .
- 2OEH8eoCRo0 2y agoIf open source were communist/socialist then Linus wouldn't own the kernel