<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:monospace">Prayers and deepest condolences 🙏🙏🙏</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:monospace"><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:monospace">---</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:monospace">Lee</div></div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Wed, Jun 14, 2023 at 3:03 AM <<a href="mailto:contact@elrepo.org">contact@elrepo.org</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex">Alan Bartlett died unexpectedly of natural causes on May 31st, 2023.<br>
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It is with deep sorrow and profound sadness that we mourn the loss of <br>
Alan Bartlett, a brilliant computer expert, visionary, and the esteemed <br>
founder of the ELRepo Project [1]. He is also well known as <br>
'burakkucat'. Alan passed away on May 31st, 2023, leaving a void in the <br>
world of Enterprise Linux that will be profoundly felt by all who <br>
benefited from his vast knowledge and contributions.<br>
<br>
Alan's innate curiosity and talent for computer programming became <br>
evident from an early age. He dedicated himself wholeheartedly to his <br>
work, pouring his energy into his passion for computer programming and <br>
the advancement of open-source software. Early on, Alan was a Unix user <br>
and later moved to Linux, along with many fellow enthusiasts, where his <br>
kernel presence became felt in the RHEL / CentOS 4 community. Alan, with <br>
three other individuals, founded the ELRepo Project for users of Red Hat <br>
Enterprise Linux and its derivatives [2].<br>
<br>
Alan's unwavering commitment and tireless efforts propelled the ELRepo <br>
Project to new heights, delivering kernel packages from <a href="http://kernel.org" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">kernel.org</a> to <br>
countless users and organizations worldwide [3].<br>
<br>
Beyond his technical brilliance, Alan possessed a warm and generous <br>
spirit. He was always willing to lend a helping hand, providing guidance <br>
and support to fellow community members. Alan's kindness, patience, and <br>
willingness to share his knowledge endeared him to all who had the <br>
privilege of knowing him. He will be remembered not only for his <br>
technical expertise but also for his compassionate nature and genuine <br>
desire to make a positive difference in the lives of others.<br>
<br>
In honor of Alan Bartlett's extraordinary contributions to the world of <br>
Enterprise Linux, a memorial service will be held on June 29th at West <br>
Suffolk Crematorium, Bury St Edmunds, where friends, colleagues, and <br>
community members will gather to pay their respects and celebrate his <br>
remarkable life.<br>
<br>
Alan Bartlett's untimely departure leaves an indelible void in our <br>
hearts and in the world of technology. His passion, intellect, and <br>
unwavering dedication to his craft will forever be cherished and <br>
remembered. May his soul find eternal peace, and may his profound <br>
contributions to the field of open source communities continue to <br>
inspire and guide us in our pursuit of excellence.<br>
<br>
Respectfully,<br>
<br>
The ELRepo Team.<br>
<br>
[1] <a href="https://elrepo.org/" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">https://elrepo.org/</a><br>
[2] <a href="https://blog.toracat.org/2009/06/" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">https://blog.toracat.org/2009/06/</a><br>
[3] <a href="http://lists.elrepo.org/pipermail/elrepo/2010-November/000382.html" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">http://lists.elrepo.org/pipermail/elrepo/2010-November/000382.html</a><br>
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