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.
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