Mourning Steve French: Longtime SMB Filesystem Maintainer Passes Away
The Linux kernel community mourns the loss of Steve French, the long-time maintainer of the SMB filesystem code, who stepped down just last week due to health issues. Jeremy Allison, a friend and fellow developer, shared the news, remembering Steve as a legend and a good friend. Tributes pour in from colleagues who appreciated his hard work, humor, and positive impact.
He was a legend in the community, and a really good friend. He will be greatly missed. Farewell Steve.