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Ed Foster: 1949-2008

By Jeff Foster, Section The Gripelog
Posted on Mon Jul 28, 2008 at 04:59:24 PM PDT

I'm sorry to inform you all that my dad, Ed Foster, Died on Saturday of an apparent heart attack. He was 59. He was very proud of the work he had done and the community he had built here. He was very engaged in what you all had to say, and we had many running instant message conversations about comments or emails people had sent. He was an extremely smart man, and he loved to be mentally stimulated, whether it was a good book, an interesting conversation, or one of the many comments you posted that made him look at something in a slightly different way. As you can probably tell, I'm not half the writer my dad was, and it's very difficult for me to think of the words to say what I feel(It doesn't help that when I get stuck on a word or phrase, I think "I know, I'll ask my dad!") , but I just want everybody to know that this site and the people on it meant a lot to him. I'm going to miss him. More then words could express, even if he was here to help me think of them.

Services are going to be held on Saturday. For more information, Please email me jeffmfoster@gmail.com.

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Ed Foster: 1949-2008 | 76 comments (76 topical) | Post A Comment

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by RocDoc on Mon Jul 28, 2008 at 06:47:07 PM PDT

Jeff,

Please accept my condolences on your loss. I've been reading your dad's material since the late 80's, first in print with InfoWorld magazine, and then the last several years here on the Gripe Log. Your dad has an extended family in the IT world and we will miss him, his wit, his take on industry, and his willingness to help his fellow man through his actions and intervention on our behalf.

May God bless,

RocDoc (Gerry)

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God be with you and your family[ Parent | Reply to This ] (none / 0) (#23)
by Anonymous User on Tue Jul 29, 2008 at 07:36:25 AM PDT

I couldn't have said it better RocDoc, Ed will be greatly missed. God Bless

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by Anonymous User on Tue Jul 29, 2008 at 07:45:38 AM PDT

Jeff, Many have enjoyed your father's writing and vision for years. His perspective and passion will be sorely missed. Please accept my condolences for you and your family.

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by srynas on Tue Jul 29, 2008 at 07:58:16 AM PDT

I have also been a long time reader since the 1980s. Ed did a tremendous job representing the interests of consumers. We will miss his presence.

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My condolences as well[ Parent | Reply to This ] (none / 0) (#28)
by sconeu on Tue Jul 29, 2008 at 08:33:23 AM PDT

Jeff,

Please allow me to add my sympathies and condolences to everyone else's.

As with many other people here, I first became aware of your father through his print work, and followed him here. While I never met him in person, I considered him an online friend.

Although it's a "natural" part of life, it's never easy to lose your father. Please know that my sympathies, thoughts, and prayers are with you and your family.

Scott Neugroschl
"sconeu"

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I am not merely a "consumer" or a "taxpayer". I am a Citizen of the United States of America.
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Sad[ Parent | Reply to This ] (none / 0) (#32)
by Anonymous User on Tue Jul 29, 2008 at 09:19:25 AM PDT

I will miss your fathers work. I looked forward his articles every week. He will be missed.

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by TonyK on Tue Aug 05, 2008 at 10:18:21 AM PDT

What RocDoc said. Ed will be greatly missed. Take care, Tony

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Sincere condolences[ Reply to This ] (none / 0) (#2)
by Anonymous User on Mon Jul 28, 2008 at 07:06:21 PM PDT

Ed was an inspiration for many, many people in this industry. God bless...

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Ed Was The Best[ Reply to This ] (none / 0) (#3)
by Anonymous User on Mon Jul 28, 2008 at 07:26:23 PM PDT

I've been a reader for many years and I will miss Ed's writing and his take on things very much. I hope the best for you and your family.

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So sorry[ Reply to This ] (none / 0) (#4)
by Anonymous User on Tue Jul 29, 2008 at 01:23:24 AM PDT

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Visiting the Gripelog to read your Dad's latest article has been a part of my daily routine these last few years and his insight has been a source of constant interest to so many people.

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A great loss[ Reply to This ] (none / 0) (#5)
by cemkaner on Tue Jul 29, 2008 at 02:50:03 AM PDT

Ed wrote as a voice of the conscience of an industry that needs to find its conscience. http://www.satisfice.com/kaner/?p=44 - Cem Kaner

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So Sorry[ Reply to This ] (none / 0) (#6)
by AnnRein on Tue Jul 29, 2008 at 03:35:46 AM PDT

I'm so sorry to hear of your father's passing. No one wants to lose a father, 59 is way too young!. I learned a lot from him, and always read his informative articles about consumers and their trials with various computer issues. He will be sorely missed.

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My condolences[ Reply to This ] (none / 0) (#7)
by Rocktman2 on Tue Jul 29, 2008 at 03:51:21 AM PDT

Jeff, my condolences to you & your family on the passing of your father. I've been a fan of his, & have been reading his column since his early Infoworld print days. We have lost a staunch ally in the fight against industry injustices.

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My Condolences[ Reply to This ] (none / 0) (#8)
by Anonymous User on Tue Jul 29, 2008 at 04:19:14 AM PDT

My deepest condolences to you and your family. Your father's columns helped and were an inspiration to many people. He will be missed.

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Farewell Ed[ Reply to This ] (none / 0) (#9)
by Anonymous User on Tue Jul 29, 2008 at 05:04:14 AM PDT

Ed will be sorely missed. God bless his soul.

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Ed Foster: 1949 - 2008[ Reply to This ] (none / 0) (#10)
by Anonymous User on Tue Jul 29, 2008 at 05:15:23 AM PDT

Our industry has lost a true champion of not only what should be right but what should also be common sense. I always looked forward to his weekly column. He could make you smile, think, and slap your head with a V-8 moment. You'll be missed Ed.

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by Anonymous User on Tue Jul 29, 2008 at 05:17:11 AM PDT

Jeff, my condolences to you and your family. I have been a fan of your Fathers for many years, going back to the middle 1980s and have followed his writing with interest. Francis F. Orlando FL

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by TexasTJ on Tue Jul 29, 2008 at 05:28:22 AM PDT

You have my sincerest condolences. I've read your Dad's stuff for well over ten years and it was always great to see him help the little guy. Take care, TJ

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Crying.[ Reply to This ] (none / 0) (#13)
by Futurepower tm on Tue Jul 29, 2008 at 05:36:29 AM PDT

I'm a grown man, and that makes me cry. He was more than informative. We needed him.

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Echoed. . . .[ Parent | Reply to This ] (none / 0) (#15)
by Anonymous User on Tue Jul 29, 2008 at 05:55:51 AM PDT

I couldn't have said it better. This is a hard blow. My condolences to Jeff and the rest of Ed's family.

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Going to miss him[ Reply to This ] (none / 0) (#14)
by Anonymous User on Tue Jul 29, 2008 at 05:50:23 AM PDT

Very sorry to hear this. My condolences to you and all his family. Reading his Gripelog was part of my routine. He will be missed.

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Oh, man....[ Parent | Reply to This ] (none / 0) (#16)
by Anonymous User on Tue Jul 29, 2008 at 06:03:10 AM PDT

We'll really miss Ed -- it was great to know he was out there fighting for sanity in a crazy world. My condolences to you and your family, Jeff.

Garrett Fitzgerald
http://blog.donnael.com/

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He was a good man[ Reply to This ] (none / 0) (#17)
by LasVegan on Tue Jul 29, 2008 at 06:37:08 AM PDT

He will be missed.

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by partan on Tue Jul 29, 2008 at 06:57:20 AM PDT

I'm so sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and your family. As one reader wrote earlier, Ed has an extended family here on the Gripelog. I have been reading his articles since 2000. May God bless him and his family.

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Your Dad[ Reply to This ] (none / 0) (#19)
by Anonymous User on Tue Jul 29, 2008 at 06:59:41 AM PDT

Your dad, as you can see, will be sorely missed by many - his wit, his sense of justice and his knowledge were an asset to the community. My condolences to you and your family, and although you don't know us all, I think I can safely say that you are in supported in our thoughts and in our hearts. Joss

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Very Sad......[ Reply to This ] (none / 0) (#20)
by Anonymous User on Tue Jul 29, 2008 at 07:00:31 AM PDT

This is extremely sad news, and my deepest and most heartfelt sympathies go out to Ed's family. I always looked forward to Ed's commentaries, as well as the chance to interact with him. His stimulating and provocative points of view were always designed to both make you see, think, and work to simply make things better. He was a real champion of balanced, fair and equitable treatment to all, even when the message might not be popular with some. I will always greatly admire that. May God bless Ed and his family. I will miss him a lot.

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by Anonymous User on Tue Jul 29, 2008 at 07:06:17 AM PDT

My condolences to you and your family. Your father was an important voice in the IT community. Greg

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So Sorry to hear of Ed's death.[ Parent | Reply to This ] (none / 0) (#22)
by Anonymous User on Tue Jul 29, 2008 at 07:33:28 AM PDT

My condolences to you and your family Jeff. Ed and his columns have been a regular part of my life like so many others have stated. He will be missed.

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So sorry for your loss[ Reply to This ] (none / 0) (#26)
by rodak on Tue Jul 29, 2008 at 08:03:47 AM PDT

I'm very sorry to hear of your loss, Jeff. I've been reading your Dad's column since the old Infoworld days, and his GripeLine is the only blog I read. His wisdom and insight will be sorely missed. You and your family will be in my prayers.

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Sorry for the loss[ Parent | Reply to This ] (none / 0) (#27)
by Anonymous User on Tue Jul 29, 2008 at 08:07:55 AM PDT

So Sorry to hear of your loss. I always enjoyed the column and words very much. He will be missed. God Bless you and yours in this time...

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Sad news[ Reply to This ] (none / 0) (#29)
by Reziac on Tue Jul 29, 2008 at 09:07:52 AM PDT

This is such sad news. Ed Foster was part of my computer world from the very beginning. More than anyone else in the industry, he made a voice and a difference -- for us, the little guys.

Thanks, Ed. We'll miss you so much.

Jeff, our hearts are with you.

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~REZ~
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Many condolances.[ Reply to This ] (none / 0) (#30)
by Anonymous User on Tue Jul 29, 2008 at 09:13:04 AM PDT

My greatest condolences to Ed's family on your loss. My own father passed suddenly three years ago at age 63 so I can identify with your family's loss. I came to Ed's column via the paper version of Infoworld in the mid'90s. I particularly enjoyed his pro-consumer slant of calling the "guilty" parties on the carpet by name. His loss is a great one both for his family and copyright freedoms and consumer rights. Surely right now Ed is in heaven reviewing the fit, finish, software, and power supply to his harp to make sure it does not use DRM to broadcast its songs... econobiker

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Condolences[ Reply to This ] (none / 0) (#31)
by Anonymous User on Tue Jul 29, 2008 at 09:17:07 AM PDT

My condolences, Ed will be missed. I worked with him on a couple articles at Infoworld around 10 years ago, I enjoyed working with him on them and have followed his work ever since.

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The entire IT world has lost a true Champion[ Reply to This ] (none / 0) (#33)
by Anonymous User on Tue Jul 29, 2008 at 10:25:36 AM PDT

I couldn't believe that headline when I saw it in my inbox this morning... A true loss to the entire computer industry - and certainly to the consumer. I have read Ed's stories since the early 90's in the print days of Infoworld. I made SURE to never miss his article even if I couldn't read the whole magazine. Still, his articles are the ones I cherish most in my inbox. I truly hope you can carry on what your father has done for us. My condolences to your family and as you can see, the world mourns with you. Don Hancock Alabama Gulf Coast

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My condolences as well[ Reply to This ] (none / 0) (#34)
by Anonymous User on Tue Jul 29, 2008 at 10:57:18 AM PDT

I've been reading your Dad's columns first in InfoWorld, then here on the gripelog for as long as I can remember. I used to look forward to the print edition of Infoworld, and always immediately flipped to the GripeLine column every week. I agree with others, he helped make the world a better place for the IT consumer. I had the pleasure of a few email exchanges with him where I tipped him to some shady behavior from ReplayTV back in 2003, and more recently with Logitech and the MX620 mouse. He was willing to stand up and fight for the little guy, and we need more people like him.

I'll miss reading his words every day.

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by Anonymous User on Tue Jul 29, 2008 at 11:17:31 AM PDT

My sympathy on your tragic loss. Your father, whose columns have informed me for many years, performed a valuable task. He will be greatly missed.

/W Randolph Franklin, Professor
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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Sad Day[ Reply to This ] (none / 0) (#36)
by Anonymous User on Tue Jul 29, 2008 at 11:28:29 AM PDT

Jeff,

I am saddened to hear this news. Like everyone else, I send my condolences to your family. You will be in my thoughts this week. I know you say that you aren't as good with words as your father is but I hope you carry on the fine tradition your father started.

Allen D. Tate

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Ed a true Champion for the Consumer[ Reply to This ] (none / 0) (#37)
by spocko on Tue Jul 29, 2008 at 11:33:06 AM PDT

Jeff: I am SO sorry to hear of your loss. My father died recently too and I know the waves of grief you must feel.

I've been a huge fan and reader of Ed's column for years. As someone said above he was the conscious of the industry.

Ed actually provided tremdous value to the industry although I doubt that they would admit it. He helped them be better manufacturers and service providers because he challenged them when they didn't do their job for the customers.

I'm sure lots of "real life" friends will show up at the funeral but I want you and your family to know that there are lots of Internet friends that are going to be sending their thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Spocko. Author of www.spockosbrain.com the blog that is sweeping the nation! Now with 19 readers!
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by MisterBill on Tue Jul 29, 2008 at 12:12:46 PM PDT

This is very sad news, my condolences to you and your family. I enjoyed reading your dad's blog and felt like he was actually doing something good for people. I had posted a few issues I had with rebates on his site and got good responses from him. I will miss his posts.

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by mklange on Tue Jul 29, 2008 at 12:41:00 PM PDT

Jeff,

Sincere condolences to you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Your Dad's column was always on my "must-read" list and was helpful in many ways. He will be missed.

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by rrosen on Tue Jul 29, 2008 at 12:43:20 PM PDT

Jeff,

I was shocked and so sorry to hear the news about Ed. I've been a reader since his early paper days and he set an example for conscientiousness and clarity in writing that can serve as an example for not just tech writers but all writers.

His work on defeating UCITA stands as a tribute to his concern for the average consumer.

My deepest sympathies to you and Ed's entire family.

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Any Service Information?[ Reply to This ] (none / 0) (#41)
by Anonymous User on Tue Jul 29, 2008 at 01:02:02 PM PDT

Jeff: I emailed you at the address you provided, but got a bounce back. I just wanted to know any service details you would care to share.

I also wrote a blog post tribute to your dad.

http://www.spockosbrain.com/2008/07/ed-foster-it-consumer-advocate-dies-at

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by NorthFork on Tue Jul 29, 2008 at 03:18:31 PM PDT

So sorry to hear of your loss Jeff. This news came as quite a shock to me. I never imagined a world without Ed. I think I have probably read every Gripeline edition since 1996. Wow. I just can't believe he's gone.

I hope his work will be carried on somehow, as his voice was an important one

Best wishes to you and your family

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by Anonymous User on Tue Jul 29, 2008 at 04:05:43 PM PDT

I am too very saddened to hear this. I wish you and your family courage through this difficult time.

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No words.[ Reply to This ] (none / 0) (#44)
by Marley on Tue Jul 29, 2008 at 04:08:45 PM PDT

I can't think of anything to say. My deepest condolences to Ed's family.

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So Sorry For Your Loss[ Reply to This ] (none / 0) (#45)
by jimdoria on Tue Jul 29, 2008 at 05:53:12 PM PDT

Jeff - Condolences to you and your family at this tough time. Ed was an inspiration and I always felt a little better about the world knowing that he was fighting the good fight. His column has been a great resource over the years, as well as amusing and a good read. And we all owe him a debt for all his work on blocking UCITA. I too feel like I've lost one of my online friends, even if I only contacted him directly once or twice. Losing someone so young, so suddenly is hard. Knowing it was one of the "good guys" is even harder. All the best - and thanks for all the work you've put in here too. Peace.

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by Anonymous User on Tue Jul 29, 2008 at 07:29:20 PM PDT

Jeff, I would like to offer my heartfelt condolences to you and your family on the loss of your father. He had a strong sense fair play, and of what was right and what was wrong, and we who use computer technology have lost a true champion. We will miss him. God bless. Jim Berry

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My prayers are with the Foster family...[ Reply to This ] (none / 0) (#47)
by Anonymous User on Wed Jul 30, 2008 at 07:41:19 AM PDT

As someone who had a story posted by Ed in this blog, I found him receptive, insightful, and always wanting to make sure he got all the details, asking questions for clarification, and attempting to elicit a response from the other party as well. He did a great job and a fair one, and he will be sorely missed.

My prayers are with you and your family, Jeff, during what I'm sure is a difficult time, and I hope you can draw comfort from those that valued your father's place in creating this place in the online community.

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by Anonymous User on Wed Jul 30, 2008 at 10:46:57 AM PDT

That makes twice in a few months that I morn the loss of a really great man. I appreciated his efforts at not only exposing incompetent or poor business practices, but also of stimulating discussions to find potential solutions. Like Tim Russert, he had a passion for his work. I know Ed helped a lot of folks over the years. I will miss him.

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by ayazici on Wed Jul 30, 2008 at 11:13:54 AM PDT

Jeff and all, We all have lost a great champion. I have been following Ed's column for years and I have communicated with him with a few stories. His work against UCITA and greedy giants of the IT industry, I hope, will continue. Altan

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Re: Ed Foster: 1949-2008[ Reply to This ] (none / 0) (#50)
by Anonymous User on Thu Jul 31, 2008 at 07:28:07 AM PDT

Jeff, Please accept my heartfelt condolences on your dad's passing. I've read his work for years and admired his resolve. He was a voice for all of us and will be greatly missed. The entire IT community is mourning his loss. George

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Ed Will Be Sorely Missed[ Reply to This ] (none / 0) (#51)
by Anonymous User on Thu Jul 31, 2008 at 10:01:23 AM PDT

I know I'm just a reader and my sadness can't possibly compare to the people who knew Ed personally, but it's very sad for me to know that I won't see any more headlines with "By Ed Foster" under them. This has been such an informative and useful site, I will really miss Ed and everything that he brought to it.

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by Anonymous User on Thu Jul 31, 2008 at 02:57:31 PM PDT

I was shocked and deeply saddened to learn of the passing of your father Ed. I have been reading Ed's columns here on the Gripe Log and before that in print. He stood tall in his quest to hold the entire IT/computer industry to a higher standard, a standard of ethics and honesty. I never missed a column. It is a loss for all of us. I will miss him. You have my deepest symphathies. Richard Patton Fenton, Missouri

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he will be missed![ Reply to This ] (none / 0) (#53)
by Anonymous User on Thu Jul 31, 2008 at 09:31:09 PM PDT

by us as well as your family. please accept my condolences

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by rickmoen on Fri Aug 01, 2008 at 03:58:16 PM PDT

Jeff, I grieve for your and your family's loss. Ed has been an example for us all, for many decades, and will be sorely missed.

Rick Moen
rick@linuxmafia.com

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A loss for us all[ Reply to This ] (none / 0) (#55)
by bsweeney on Fri Aug 01, 2008 at 10:14:47 PM PDT

I'm at a loss for words, the news shocked me so. None of us will feel the loss so much as Ed's family, but know that our thoughts are with you. Ed was a good man and a role model for us all.

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by Anonymous User on Mon Aug 04, 2008 at 07:25:51 PM PDT

I've read Ed's work for as long as I can remember. I will miss his enthusiasm for his role to help people and fight for fairness in licensing and all things IT. Carol

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A Loss for Many a Gain for One - God Bless[ Reply to This ] (none / 0) (#57)
by Anonymous User on Mon Aug 04, 2008 at 08:17:33 PM PDT

To the Foster Family. I found out about Ed's passing through Bob Lewis' newsletter. The writtings shared by Ed shaped an industry few can hold a candle to. I'm sure there will be a few additional dark pixels out there this week... We all feel a loss.

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by Anonymous User on Tue Aug 05, 2008 at 04:43:46 AM PDT

I am a very distant friend. I read his columns for years. I wrote him email a few times. He always responded in a friendly and intelligent way. A great man. Jim

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by Anonymous User on Tue Aug 05, 2008 at 07:25:46 AM PDT

Jeff, As so many here have already stated, you have the deapest sympathy of the entire community created by your father. I have been reading your father's work for more than a decade. He helped me and my firm resolve an issue with a vendor just as he has for many others. I know that the communitie's loss isn't fealt as keanly as your own. Our thoughts are never the less with you.

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Irreplaceable[ Parent | Reply to This ] (none / 0) (#61)
by Anonymous User on Tue Aug 05, 2008 at 06:28:34 PM PDT

Nobody could ever take Ed Foster's place. The computing world has lost one of its most respected voices.

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I agree, Ed is irreplaceable[ Parent | Reply to This ] (none / 0) (#67)
by seeRpea on Thu Aug 07, 2008 at 07:07:24 PM PDT

We no longer have one of the truly good guys of the computer industry. Condolences to the Foster family.

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Condolences to Ed's family[ Reply to This ] (none / 0) (#62)
by wabx on Wed Aug 06, 2008 at 12:20:31 AM PDT

I couldn't believe the tragic news. I too was a 'distant friend' of Ed's. We had corresponded recently about a published gripe for which I was the unnamed reader whom he quoted in his column. Ed's perceptive insights and principled commentary will be sorely missed. From the beginning, his columns were the voice of Right versus Wrong, and he had a keen eye for the difference. His time came far too early, but his legacy will endure.

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by sconeu on Wed Aug 06, 2008 at 07:08:06 AM PDT

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I am not merely a "consumer" or a "taxpayer". I am a Citizen of the United States of America.
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Spam deleted[ Reply to This ] (none / 0) (#66)
by sconeu on Wed Aug 06, 2008 at 07:08:20 AM PDT

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I am not merely a "consumer" or a "taxpayer". I am a Citizen of the United States of America.
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thanks[ Parent | Reply to This ] (none / 0) (#69)
by Jeff Foster on Mon Aug 11, 2008 at 01:07:26 AM PDT

For seeing to business sconeu. I haven't been looking at it the past week. It's been too hard.

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No problem.[ Parent | Reply to This ] (none / 0) (#71)
by sconeu on Mon Aug 11, 2008 at 07:21:12 AM PDT

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I am not merely a "consumer" or a "taxpayer". I am a Citizen of the United States of America.
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Why...[ Parent | Reply to This ] (none / 0) (#72)
by Anonymous User on Mon Aug 11, 2008 at 07:21:46 AM PDT

Why is Steveanders posting things that are basically just copies of what he's replying to, with his own signature added?

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Because he's a spammer[ Parent | Reply to This ] (none / 0) (#75)
by sconeu on Mon Aug 11, 2008 at 02:31:14 PM PDT

The copies of parent posts are an attempt to look on-topic.

The spam is in his links.

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I am not merely a "consumer" or a "taxpayer". I am a Citizen of the United States of America.
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Pointless[ Parent | Reply to This ] (none / 0) (#76)
by Anonymous User on Sun Sep 14, 2008 at 10:49:15 PM PDT

Pointless -- nobody pays any attention to sig links, so without peddling a product in his body text he won't get any sales.

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Condolences on your Dad's passing[ Reply to This ] (none / 0) (#68)
by Dan Cullen on Sat Aug 09, 2008 at 03:34:30 PM PDT

Dear Jeff, Like many others, I have been a long time reader of your Dad's. After these many years, I feel like I know him, and I will miss him, both personally and professionally. I recently loss a close friend, same age, to a heart attack, and I know the shock you must feel. Please accept my deepest sympathies and know that your Dad did a great deal of good in this world. My thoughts are with you. Sincerely, Dan Cullen

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Ed Foster: 1949-2008[ Reply to This ] (none / 0) (#70)
by Anonymous User on Mon Aug 11, 2008 at 04:43:31 AM PDT

My condolences. I have read his column for a long time. D.G.

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Heartfelt Sympathies[ Reply to This ] (none / 0) (#73)
by Anonymous User on Mon Aug 11, 2008 at 08:24:00 AM PDT

Having just found out about your father's passing I had to do a double check to make sure I was interpreting the news correctly. I don't read as much tech news as I used to, but always looked forward to your father's columns because he managed to keep his finger on the pulse of what was important to so many of us, and through his efforts I was able to avoid many of the pitfalls of the IT industry. My condolences also to all of US as we have truly lost a champion and voice of how things really should work in this business. I always enjoyed Ed's wit and ability to get to the root of the issue (and often even get it resolved) and have been a fan for years. My sympathies to you and the Foster family. Rest assured your father's life and work touched more people than we will likely ever realize. You will not be the only one who finds himself/herself asking "What would Ed say about this?".

Steve in Omaha

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Condolences[ Reply to This ] (none / 0) (#74)
by dw17 on Mon Aug 11, 2008 at 02:12:36 PM PDT

I'm very sorry for your loss. I enjoyed your father's work and will miss his commentary and enthusiasm for his work. May God bless your father and his loved ones. Doug

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thats a righte[ Reply to This ] (none / 0) (#77)
by shishi521 on Sun Oct 05, 2008 at 10:39:05 PM PDT

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thank you[ Parent | Reply to This ] (none / 0) (#78)
by Anonymous User on Sun Oct 05, 2008 at 11:52:40 PM PDT