The man who created South Africa's first Internet link has died

[Luis]

The man who created South Africa's first Internet link has died

Alan Barrett, the man who created the co.za zone, died in Cape Town today following a diagnosis of late-stage cancer about a month ago.

Barrett’s passing was confirmed on behalf of his wife Kerry and the family by two of his former Internet governance colleagues, Andrew Alston and Remco van Mook.

 

[SilverCode]

Very sad to hear, especially the very short time he had left after receiving his diagnosis.

 

[NarrowBandFtw]

RIP, never heard of him, but it sounds like he made a real contribution to society which is more than we'd ever say of most people

 

[AndrewAlston]

RIP, never heard of him, but it sounds like he made a real contribution to society which is more than we'd ever say of most people

Alan was a giant of the industry upon whose shoulders much of the African internet ecosystem stands. He was a true friend, always willing to help and teach, and his loss is truly devastating.

He will be sorely missed by all those that knew him