Mourning Hans-Jürgen Koch

[Posted June 12, 2016 by corbet]

Thomas Gleixner wrote the following to us: The Linux Kernel community is mourning the passing of Hans-Jürgen Koch. Hans was a free-software enthusiast and an active contributor. He worked on Radio Data System support both in kernel and user space and was the main author and maintainer of the UIO subsystem and contributed in various ways to the Linux kernel as a professional and hobbyist. He authored a UIO book, gave countless talks at various open-source conferences, and served as a member of the Linuxtag program committee.

His calm and modest nature made it a pleasure to work with him. Meeting him in person was always a enjoyable experience. His interests spanned a broad range from literature, music and history to politics and engagement for the German branch of Friends of the Earth. His wicked sense of humor along with his always ready to be told bag of anecdotes enlivened quite some social events.

He will be sorely missed and our thoughts are with his family and friends.

Mourning Hans-Jürgen Koch

Posted Jun 12, 2016 20:43 UTC (Sun) by lutchann (subscriber, #8872) [Link]

While I did not know Mr. Koch personally, I have made use of his contributions to the Linux world in the past and wish to express my condolences to his family, friends and colleagues.

On a secondary note, I would like to make known my appreciation to LWN for posting announcements such as these. First and foremost we are a community, and with that we would not be able to accomplish what we have.

Mourning Hans-Jürgen Koch

Posted Jun 12, 2016 23:42 UTC (Sun) by honschu (subscriber, #61008) [Link]

Today I lost my great friend Hans-Jürgen. I wish our connection would still be
here.

Hans-Jürgen's passion for free software and solutions in clarity, elegance and joy were
often the underlying theme of our conversations I'm deeply grateful of.

He helped me to find my way as a free software developer so that we
finally worked together.

To my friend, mentor and college: Thanks for all, I miss you!!!

Mourning Hans-Jürgen Koch

Posted Jun 13, 2016 20:30 UTC (Mon) by NightMonkey (subscriber, #23051) [Link]

My condolences to the community for your loss.