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See also: [[hierarchy]] | [[enforcement]] | [[monarchy]] | See also: [[hierarchy]] | [[enforcement]] | [[monarchy]] | ||
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A [[capitalization|B]]enevolent [[capitalization|D]]ictator is a person with absolute or near absolute control over something, but who has the interests of their subjects at heart. | A [[capitalization|B]]enevolent [[capitalization|D]]ictator is a person with absolute or near absolute control over something, but who has the interests of their subjects at heart. | ||
| − | [[Linus Torvalds]] has been called a Benevolent Dictator, in that he maintains great authority and veto power over the [[Linux]] [[kernel]], even if he is generally considered | + | [[Linus Torvalds]] has been called a Benevolent Dictator, in that he maintains great authority and veto power over the [[Linux]] [[kernel]], even if he is generally considered open and hard-working towards the goals of the community. Torvalds believes that if he did not keep those goals in mind, the masses would simply go elsewhere. |
Pioneer programmer [[Justin Frankel]] has also been [http://www.winamp.com/about/alumni.php described] as a benevolent dictator. | Pioneer programmer [[Justin Frankel]] has also been [http://www.winamp.com/about/alumni.php described] as a benevolent dictator. | ||
{{infoanarchy|Benevolent_Dictator|Benevolent Dictator}} | {{infoanarchy|Benevolent_Dictator|Benevolent Dictator}} | ||
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Latest revision as of 17:04, 27 August 2006
See also: hierarchy | enforcement | monarchy
A Benevolent Dictator is a person with absolute or near absolute control over something, but who has the interests of their subjects at heart.
Linus Torvalds has been called a Benevolent Dictator, in that he maintains great authority and veto power over the Linux kernel, even if he is generally considered open and hard-working towards the goals of the community. Torvalds believes that if he did not keep those goals in mind, the masses would simply go elsewhere.
Pioneer programmer Justin Frankel has also been described as a benevolent dictator.
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