16 comments

  • derf_ 16 minutes ago

    I began contributing to Xiph shortly after Ralph did. He was always thoughtful, always curious, always kind, and his example helped me to become a better version of myself. I wish he was still here to review my patches and untangle the nastier bits of arcana needed to deploy our libraries across a broad ecosystem. I wish he was still here to get tacos with us, and plan world domination. He gave so much to those around him that it does not feel right to complain that he is not around to give us more. I miss him.

  • skaul 7 hours ago

    I worked with Ralph when he was at Brave. I fondly remember many long walks in downtown Vancouver with him, getting tea at Matchstick and chatting about Rust and privacy and ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics. I still can't believe this. Huge loss.

  • eclipticplane 8 hours ago

    rillian was so very helpful to me as an early engineer. I was trying to leverage Ghostscript libraries to format prescription labels for thermal printers - over serial or usb+serial connectors and using very questionable printers. It wasn't Ghostscript's problem but he was so kind in directing me to the right people to help and even following up to see if my problem was solved.

    RIP, Ralph.

  • antonok 7 hours ago

    rillian was also instrumental in helping to integrate Rust into Chromium at Brave. I worked with him for a few years; since getting to know him, I started noticing his handle in the contributors list across a surprisingly diverse range of other open source projects. RIP, Ralph.

  • nullc 8 minutes ago

    Ralph was one of the kindest and most patient people I ever had the pleasure of working with, online or offline. I wish I'd found more excuses to work with him.

  • raphlinus an hour ago

    I worked with him at Ghostscript, then we occasionally crossed paths in Rust. He was indeed very kind. Peace.

  • tt_dev 32 minutes ago

    RIP

  • senorrib 41 minutes ago

    RIP

  • crest an hour ago

    RIP.

  • nubg 13 hours ago

    RIP

  • janandonly 2 hours ago

    RIP

  • thevivekshukla 3 hours ago

    RIP

  • imdsm 4 hours ago

    RIP

  • hexagonwin 8 hours ago

    RIP

  • brson 8 hours ago

    RIP

  • precompute 4 hours ago

    RIP.