RIP Russ, NCNE (Moderator Approved)

[Geekbabe]

On behalf of AnandTech, RIP Russ.

A few of you probably remember this, but Russ was one of the first external writers on AnandTech - that is, writers besides Anand himself. He wrote the extremely popular Celery Report, documenting his experience with different Intel Celeron 300A CPUs (back in the day where you could overclock to 450MHz). So while he never went out of his way to call attention to himself, his impact on AnandTech was quite great even in the earliest days.

I had a Russ Celeron & my god, that chip flew! Add in my Voodoo cards & my rig was the envy of teenage boys everywhere

 

[Perknose]

I see a lot of Oct 9, 1999 join dates ITT. Only esquared has an older join date of Oct 8, 1999. What's the significance? I lurked for a couple of years before I joined. I was in grad school at the time and very little time.

While it's long been known here on The Dark Side that esquared is a man simply not constrained by the laws of physics who can bend time and space at will, even he didn't rejoin after the famous forum crash Oct. 9th one day early.

Lol, though . . . made me look!

 

[Perknose]

I had a Russ Celeron & my god, that chip flew! Add in my Voodoo cards & my rig was the envy of teenage boys everywhere

As were you, Jean . . . as were you.

 

[AdamK47]

I remember the Celery Report. I had two Celeron 300A CPUs.

 

[bigboxes]

While it's long been known here on The Dark Side that esquared is a man simply not constrained by the laws of physics who can bend time and space at will, even he didn't rejoin after the famous forum crash Oct. 9th one day early.

Lol, though . . . made me look!

Well, it wasn't on purpose. Blame it on my blind eyes! LOL

 

[Corn]

Dang, RIP Russ. Sad news indeed.

 

[BUTCH1]

Wow, that sucks, RIP Russ.

 

[Dr. Zaus]

I'm not OK with this.

Russ and Harvey are the crew that decided that, despite my being nearly un-readable, I would be allowed to stay and communicate. I blame this forum for my literacy; I blame Russ and Harvey for giving me this place where I could overcome my dyslexia.

I am NOT OK with Russ passing at 60.

 

[MartyMcFly3]

RIP Russ. While I can't think of any specific posts of his, I recognize the name and know he positively impacted the forums.

 

[Rubycon]

I am NOT OK with Russ passing at 60.

That is way to young to go!

 

[Imported]

Wow. RIP

 

[rayjayturbo]

That is way to young to go!

I agree, goodbye Russ

 

[Lvis]

Very Sorry to hear this. RIP Russ.

 

[sbp]

RIP Russ. Your wit and knowledge were much appreciated here and on AGN3d forums.

 

[Rifter]

RIP

 

[dmcowen674]

I've been away a while. Very sad to see the passing of Russ. He was one of the ones that helped save my life.

 

[arcenite]

RIP

 

[zbalat]

RIP Russ.

 

[SKORPI0]

I've been away a while. Very sad to see the passing of Russ. He was one of the ones that helped save my life.

Yes I remember that bullshit by them calling it a "crime" .
R.I.P. Russ.
http://www.pcmag.com/slideshow/story/286542/distributed-computing-makes-itself-at-home/3
http://www.securityfocus.com/news/300
http://www.securityfocus.com/news/311

 

[Chris A]

Its been a long time since i have posted but had to log in just to say good by to a old friend.. I was in his store many years ago and after talking over the years i was shocked at how small iy was Goodbye Russ

 

[kevman]

Rest in Peace Russ.

 

[mztykal]

I've been on here awhile and have never met him but I've seen the username around a lot.

Prayers for his family as he seems like a genuinely great person. Rest In Peace bro!

 

[Michael]

Just saw this post. I bought a computer from him, very last one that I did not build myself. I always enjoyed his posts and the help he gave everyone.

Michael
(I think he may have been the one that set my "elite" member title to senior member when I asked for that.)

 

[jvroig]

Before my time, but have heard lots of good stories about him throughout my stay here.

RIP Russ

 

[Amused]

This is horrible news. I bought a laptop from Russ and we talked shop on buying and selling many times.