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Bram Moolenaar has died (groups.google.com)

4310 points by wufocaculura · 1117 days ago · 428 comments on HN

Article summary

The article announces the death of Bram Moolenaar, the creator of Vim. Unfortunately, the article text is not available. The comments reveal that Bram Moolenaar was a significant figure in the programming community, and his death is being mourned by many. His contributions to the development of Vim have had a lasting impact on the industry.

Main themes

  • Bram Moolenaar's legacy
  • Vim and its impact
  • Tribute and remembrance
  • Open-source community
  • Programming culture
  • Mortality and aging of pioneers

What commenters say

  • Bram Moolenaar's death is a significant loss to the programming community, and he deserves a tribute such as a black banner on the site.
  • The creator of Vim has had a profound impact on the development of software and the lives of many programmers.
  • Some users are concerned that the site's administrator may not consider Bram Moolenaar worthy of a black banner.
  • Others believe that the administrator is not available 24/7 and may not be aware of the news yet.
  • The death of Bram Moolenaar serves as a reminder that the first generation of open-source contributors is aging and passing on.
  • The community is coming together to pay their respects and share their appreciation for Bram Moolenaar's contributions.
  • There is a discussion about the differences between various Vim commands, such as :x and :wq, and their usage.
  • The news of Bram Moolenaar's death has sparked a sense of nostalgia and reflection on the impact of his work on the programming community.