[elrepo] In Loving Memory of Alan Bartlett
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Tue Jun 13 17:32:41 EDT 2023
Alan Bartlett died unexpectedly of natural causes on May 31st, 2023.
It is with deep sorrow and profound sadness that we mourn the loss of
Alan Bartlett, a brilliant computer expert, visionary, and the esteemed
founder of the ELRepo Project [1]. He is also well known as
'burakkucat'. Alan passed away on May 31st, 2023, leaving a void in the
world of Enterprise Linux that will be profoundly felt by all who
benefited from his vast knowledge and contributions.
Alan's innate curiosity and talent for computer programming became
evident from an early age. He dedicated himself wholeheartedly to his
work, pouring his energy into his passion for computer programming and
the advancement of open-source software. Early on, Alan was a Unix user
and later moved to Linux, along with many fellow enthusiasts, where his
kernel presence became felt in the RHEL / CentOS 4 community. Alan, with
three other individuals, founded the ELRepo Project for users of Red Hat
Enterprise Linux and its derivatives [2].
Alan's unwavering commitment and tireless efforts propelled the ELRepo
Project to new heights, delivering kernel packages from kernel.org to
countless users and organizations worldwide [3].
Beyond his technical brilliance, Alan possessed a warm and generous
spirit. He was always willing to lend a helping hand, providing guidance
and support to fellow community members. Alan's kindness, patience, and
willingness to share his knowledge endeared him to all who had the
privilege of knowing him. He will be remembered not only for his
technical expertise but also for his compassionate nature and genuine
desire to make a positive difference in the lives of others.
In honor of Alan Bartlett's extraordinary contributions to the world of
Enterprise Linux, a memorial service will be held on June 29th at West
Suffolk Crematorium, Bury St Edmunds, where friends, colleagues, and
community members will gather to pay their respects and celebrate his
remarkable life.
Alan Bartlett's untimely departure leaves an indelible void in our
hearts and in the world of technology. His passion, intellect, and
unwavering dedication to his craft will forever be cherished and
remembered. May his soul find eternal peace, and may his profound
contributions to the field of open source communities continue to
inspire and guide us in our pursuit of excellence.
Respectfully,
The ELRepo Team.
[1] https://elrepo.org/
[2] https://blog.toracat.org/2009/06/
[3] http://lists.elrepo.org/pipermail/elrepo/2010-November/000382.html
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