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Steve Langasek, one of Ubuntu Linux's leading lights, has died

Steve's dedication to open source principles and his ability to bridge commercial and community interests set a standard for future developers.

It came as no real surprise, for he had been fighting illness for several years, but Steve Langasek, a pillar of the open-source community and long-time Debian and Ubuntu Linux contributor, passed away on Jan. 1, 2025. His patience, technical acumen, and ability to explain complex concepts made him an invaluable resource for developers and users alike. Langasek’s contributions to Linux and open source software have indirectly touched millions of lives through his improvements to Ubuntu, Debian, and other projects.

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