Bram Moolenaar Death – Bram Moolenaar, a Dutch computer programmer and an active member of the open-source software community has passed away. Bram Moolenaar was announced dead on Thursday, the 3rd of August 2023. He died at the age of 62. So far, no official news on his cause of death has been released. Bram was a perfect example of what it means to be a wonderful person.
“I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Bram Moolenaar, the brilliant mind behind VIM. His contributions to the world of text editing have been invaluable, and his legacy will continue to inspire and impact countless individuals. My heartfelt condolences go out to his family, friends, and the entire VIM community during this difficult time. May his soul rest in peace.”
Bram Moolenaar – Bio
Bram Moolenaar was born in 1961. Moolenaar, a talented Dutch computer programmer, played a vital role in the open-source software community. He held multiple significant roles as the original creator, maintainer, release manager, and benevolent dictator for life of Vim, a highly favored vi-derivative text editor cherished by programmers and power users alike.
For a considerable period, from July 2006 until September 2021, Moolenaar served as a valuable member of the Google team, working at their Zürich office. Despite his commitments, he dedicated a portion of his time to diligently maintain and enhance Vim, ensuring its continued excellence for the benefit of its enthusiastic user base.
Charity work and awards
Moolenaar passionately advocated for the ICCF charity, actively urging people to extend their support to orphans in Uganda. He notably introduced a pioneering approach called charityware through his creation, Vim. This unique software was made available for free, but with a heartfelt appeal for users to consider donating to his preferred charitable cause.
As a result of Moolenaar’s groundbreaking concept, several other applications adopted a similar licensing approach, embedding a philanthropic element since its inception.
The initial splash screen of Vim prominently encouraged users to back the ICCF, showcasing Moolenaar’s commitment to the cause. In recognition of his outstanding contributions to open-source software and, specifically, the creation of Vim, Moolenaar was honoured by the Dutch Unix user group, NLUUG, during its 25th-anniversary celebration, presenting him with a prestigious award.
The family will release an obituary and funeral arrangements for Bram Moolenaar.
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