I was saddened to learn that InfraSearch’s Gene Kan has passed away. His name might not mean anything to you but I’m posting some links anyway because I want to, and because his name should mean something to you if you follow music and technology.

updated
Gene Kan, Pioneer of Gnutella Site, Dies, from the Washington Post

a touching friend’s reflection on Gene from the old gonesilent.com site.

Gene Kan: How Gnutella Happened

And, from the Atlantic online site: Peer-to-Peer: An e-mail exchange with Gnutella developer Gene Kan.

It’s just such a loss. I have nothing profound to say.