Theodore Ts’o 8/30/2007

On the benevolent dictator model

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The article is a detailed rebuttal to a blog post criticizing the 'benevolent dictator' model in open source projects. The author, referencing Linux's governance, argues that successful single-leader projects demonstrate benevolence, while emphasizing that community health and consensus on values are paramount. It contrasts this model with community-driven projects like Debian, discussing the nuances of governance, membership, and contributor rights in open source software development.

On the benevolent dictator model

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