Joe Miller, a computing and gaming pioneer who was Linden Lab's VP of Platform & Technology Development from 2006 to 2010, lost his life in recent months after a battle with cancer, I'm very sad to report. Linden Lab staff past and present are mourning his loss, for he's a widely admired and beloved man. SLers may remember him by his avatar Joe Linden, a cheery old robot who'd announce shiny new products like the integration of voice technology. I briefly met Joe after my tenure as a contract writer with Linden Lab, and found him to be a warm, brilliant, lovely person who was passionate about Second Life and making it better for its users. If you have fond memories of him that you'd like to share (I received the family's permission to post this) go here to Joe Miller's memorial page.
Thanks to Flipper for letting me know about Joe's page, and Linden staff for sharing the news. Image via Phasing Grace.
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Joe will be missed. He was a really nice guy, warm, and truly an engineer's engineer. Best thoughts to his family.
Posted by: FlipperPA Peregrine | Friday, September 12, 2014 at 01:24 PM
Sweet guy. Loved working for him.
Posted by: Tateru Nino | Friday, September 12, 2014 at 05:05 PM
My condolences to Joe's family and friends.
Joe wasn't just the guy who brought us 3D voice inworld. He really, really cared about SL and its users -- was one of the Lindens who contributed to the Lab's true heart and the spirit of SL.
Can't type more ... crying.
Posted by: Kim Anubis | Saturday, September 13, 2014 at 10:19 AM
A visionary, and one who made his visions real.
We'll keep your dreams alive, as very best we can.
Fair winds, sir.
Des
Posted by: Desmond Shang | Saturday, September 13, 2014 at 10:45 PM