[elrepo] FW: In Loving Memory of Alan Bartlett

[David Carvalho]

My sincere condolences.
David Carvalho

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Sent: 13 June 2023 22:33
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Subject: [elrepo] In Loving Memory of Alan Bartlett

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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