When it comes to running an open source project, the book Producing Open Source Software - How to Run a Successful Free Software Project by Karl Fogel (free pdf available ) is my bible (see my review and summary of the book ). The book is based on Karl Fogel's experiences as the leader of the Subversion project and has heavily influenced how I run the projects I'm involved in. Lately though, I've noticed one problem with some of his advice. It's so Subversion-y. Take a look at this snippet on Committers. As the only formally distinct class of people found in all open source projects, committers deserve special attention here. Committers are an unavoidable concession to discrimination in a system which is otherwise as non-discriminatory as possible...(read more) ...
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