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An Update on Patrick Volkerding

Posted by michael on from the medic-alert dept.

Noryungi writes "Patrick Volkerding, the maintainer of Slackware Linux has posted an update on his health problems on the ChangeLog of Slackware-Current. Unfortunately, it seems his health is getting worse and not better... Again, if you know some specialist in viral infections, contact Patrick ASAP. Hang in there, Pat!" Our original story.

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  1. Get Well by m3g4ch3f · · Score: 0, Redundant

    I've only played with Linux for the last 2 years and Slackware has been my favourite distro by far. I sincerely hope that someone can help you. Good luck and get well soon.

  2. Re:Best of luck (Me too!) by salvorHardin · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Let's make this a sponsored 'me-too' thread. If we can beat the world record (which undoubtedly goes to AOL forums, or possibly some of the darker corners of USERNET), we might raise enough cash to develop a cure!