pbpza@lemmy.dbzer0.com to Linux@lemmy.ml • 10 months agoTIL that operating system Linux is an example of anarcho-communismexternal-linkmessage-square45 fedilinkarrow-up1212cross-posted to: anarchism@lemmy.mlanarchism@lemmy.dbzer0.com
arrow-up1212external-linkTIL that operating system Linux is an example of anarcho-communismpbpza@lemmy.dbzer0.com to Linux@lemmy.ml • 10 months agomessage-square45 Commentsfedilinkcross-posted to: anarchism@lemmy.mlanarchism@lemmy.dbzer0.com
minus-squarefeoh@lemmy.mlhexbear5·10 months agoInteresting assertion, but is it really? The Linux kernel is a single software product produced by a single entity and ultimately controlled by a small cadre of highly trusted people. linkfedilink
minus-squareCowbee [he/him]@lemmy.mlhexbear4·10 months agoAnyone can fork it and do what they want, people respect Linus and follow suit because he's good at what he does and knows it best. He holds no power or authority beyond the willful respect and acknowledgement of the people. linkfedilink
Interesting assertion, but is it really?
The Linux kernel is a single software product produced by a single entity and ultimately controlled by a small cadre of highly trusted people.
Anyone can fork it and do what they want, people respect Linus and follow suit because he's good at what he does and knows it best. He holds no power or authority beyond the willful respect and acknowledgement of the people.