June 28th, 2024

Mourning Daniel Bristot de Oliveira

The academic and Linux real-time community mourns the loss of Daniel Bristot de Oliveira, a computer scientist known for his work in real-time systems. Daniel's contributions to the Linux kernel and research on formal analysis left a lasting impact. Colleagues remember his honesty, modesty, and humor.

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Mourning Daniel Bristot de Oliveira

The academic and Linux real-time community mourns the loss of Daniel Bristot de Oliveira, a computer scientist known for his work in real-time systems and scheduling theory. Daniel, who passed away at 37, made significant contributions to the Linux kernel, applying theoretical concepts to real-world problems. His research focused on formal analysis and verification of the Real-Time Linux Kernel, leading to innovative tools like RTLA and RV. Daniel was also involved in organizing conferences and mentoring students, leaving a lasting impact on the community. His colleagues remember him for his honesty, modesty, and sense of humor. Despite his untimely passing, Daniel's work and spirit will continue to inspire and guide the academic and Linux communities. Condolences can be sent to bristot@tglx.de for his loved ones.

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By @hbogert - 4 months
Linus already said this, that the linux developer is growing older and "leaving" (rip Daniel), but new developers are not replacing them fast enough. I'm afraid and thankful we live in de golden age of projects like Linux.
By @toomuchtodo - 3 months