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		gnerd00 4 months ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Debian GNU/Hurd 2025 released one of the GNU/Hurd maintainers is a neighbor .. he is over 70 now, with degree in physics from a top-ranked US university, most of his days are spent dealing with serious health problems.

flykespice 4 months ago | [–]

How much is his role on the project taking in consideration his age?

I want to know whether I will be senile enough to continue contributing to project when I reach that age

pabs3 4 months ago | | [–]

Which maintainer? Would like to save their websites to archive.org if they have any.

brcmthrowaway 4 months ago | [–]

What was their day job?

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