Ignacio Valdes wrote: > > Tim Churches wrote: > > > > > You have to realise that the world in general, and open source software > > development in particular, is anarchic. > > False, open source software development is a discipline, not a brawl. -- IV No, I was referring to the literal meaning of anarchy, that is "the absence of a ruler", not the colloquial meaning of "disorder". In fact, open source development incorporates both aspects of anarchy. Note that although anarchy precludes the existance of pre-ordained rulers, it does not mean that there can't be leaders. Its just that leaders have to earn the position through their actions (and wit, and good humour), and work hard to retain the position, because challengers are everywhere in anarchic societies. However, leaders who concentrate on eliminating challengers rather than on core business don't remain leaders for long. Tim C
