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Steve Langasek, a dedicated contributor and developer within the Debian and Ubuntu communities, has passed away at the age of 45. Known for his technical excellence and deep commitment to Free Software, Steve played a crucial role in the development of tools and release processes for Debian. He was also a respected mentor and advocate for the social aspects of Free Software development. His legacy includes significant contributions to Samba, PAM, and LDAP, and his influence extended to numerous developers and projects globally.

Debian -- News -- The Debian Project mourns the loss of Steve Langasek (vorlon)

Debian contributors share their own memories of interactions with Steve: