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Geir Ivarsøy

Friday, March 17, 2006 9:01:15 AM

Opera Software mourns the loss of Geir Ivarsøy who has passed away after a long battle with cancer. Geir co-founded Opera Software with Jon S. von Tetzchner in 1995.

In his memory, Jonny Axelsson, a colleague and friend of Geir has written a short article about their experiences working together.

We would also like to thank everyone for their support.

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berend ytsmaytsmabeer # Friday, March 17, 2006 9:10:56 AM

My condolences to his family for the loss.

Allanricewood # Friday, March 17, 2006 9:17:17 AM

I am so sorry to hear this. My condolences, too.

Ivan MinicSerbianFighter # Friday, March 17, 2006 9:20:35 AM

My condolences

Magic Maniamagic_mania # Friday, March 17, 2006 9:28:42 AM

My condolences...

Joar ØygardJoar # Friday, March 17, 2006 9:37:51 AM

My deepest condolences to the family, and to the colleagues at Opera. Noone said life was fair, but it must be one of lifes big ironies that Ivarsøy dies just when Opera finally takes off...

Daniel Sitnikdanielcs # Friday, March 17, 2006 9:45:00 AM

Rest In Peace.

And rest assured, you've left something great (Opera Browser of course) for all Internet users.

Troelstroels # Friday, March 17, 2006 9:46:00 AM

Rest in peace, Geir. And in their sorrow, your beloved ones can find comfort in the thought that you did something to make them proud.

Investor # Friday, March 17, 2006 9:47:05 AM

My condolences...
Geir will always be remembered as one of the two...

babox # Friday, March 17, 2006 9:54:26 AM

i'm really sorry, rest in peace

velmu # Friday, March 17, 2006 10:08:11 AM

Rest In Peace.

This made me realize how young this industry really is compared to, say the automotive industry. Most of the people behind the internet technologies are still alive and well. And are likely to be for decades to come.

But their legacy will live on - it is still common to hear quotes from Henry Ford, for example.

jumptheshark # Friday, March 17, 2006 10:12:34 AM

my condolences.
r.i.p

Shyam Madhavan Saradareincarnut # Friday, March 17, 2006 10:18:09 AM

all of us out here are proof enough that your legacy shall keep your memory alive for as long as the internet lives... rest in peace, geir. you are one of those people who have indeed contributed towards changing the world

Sykora Skywavesykora # Friday, March 17, 2006 10:18:12 AM

My Condolences to his family, co workers and everyone who has felt that they have been benefitted by his work.

Rest in peace.

Aristarkhos # Friday, March 17, 2006 10:47:18 AM

My condolences to the Ivarsøy family, his colleagues and friends...

John Washabaughjavaman # Friday, March 17, 2006 11:13:53 AM

My thoughts are with his family, and everyone who knew him.

Jakub81 # Friday, March 17, 2006 11:42:35 AM

My deepest condolences to his family and friends.

Non omnis moriar, not all of me will die... Rest in peace, Geir Ivarsøy. You've left something great for all Internet users in the world.

Pallab DeIndyan # Friday, March 17, 2006 12:20:12 PM

May he rest in peace.
May god give his family the strenght to bear this loss.
And last but not least
Thank you Geir.

RamūnasRamunas # Friday, March 17, 2006 12:28:42 PM

So sad.. My condolences
Rest in peace

Martin Strandmarstr2 # Friday, March 17, 2006 1:01:39 PM

(In Norwegian)
Kondolerer, og særlig til familien.

GyulaHighwayz # Friday, March 17, 2006 1:18:05 PM

My condolences.
Rest in peace.

TennesseeStiff # Friday, March 17, 2006 1:25:29 PM

My condolences to Geir's family. Please except my best wishes and know that his achievements are and will be continue to be remembered.

Eric Ruckerbhtooefr # Friday, March 17, 2006 1:55:30 PM

Rest in peace.

Lordofthebeers # Friday, March 17, 2006 1:58:01 PM

Trying to figure out life is a full term thing.
I really appreciate people who do things for people may that be internet technology or the basics of life.
It saddens me when that energy is taken away so quickly.
All I can say is Geir keep going in your new space and strength and love to his family.

Cheers

Behrang Saeedzadehbehrangsa # Friday, March 17, 2006 1:59:03 PM

Too sad to hear that. Rest in peace.

Superstylinksuperstylink # Friday, March 17, 2006 2:09:52 PM

My condolences...

Tamil # Friday, March 17, 2006 2:15:44 PM

May his soul rest in peace...

FataL # Friday, March 17, 2006 2:32:08 PM

Sad...

My condolences...

Why goverments still spending huge amount of money for wars and defence when people still dying from cancer...

Fjart # Friday, March 17, 2006 2:48:25 PM

My condolences.
r.i.p

Hirohirokichi_uk # Friday, March 17, 2006 2:48:33 PM

My thoughts are with his family, friends and those who inspired by him. May he rest in peace.

Jamesleushino # Friday, March 17, 2006 3:10:12 PM

May his memory be eternal.

caedof # Friday, March 17, 2006 3:10:34 PM

My condolences. I am so grateful for this great application! Thanks a lot.

Antonioinsertnick # Friday, March 17, 2006 3:13:02 PM

We'll remember him as an important contributor to the improvement of everyone's everyday life; may his big creation gain the popularity it deserves. My condolences.

Arnt # Friday, March 17, 2006 3:14:49 PM

My condolences

R.I.P

Mikeundeuxtroiskid # Friday, March 17, 2006 3:46:21 PM

I'm sorry for his family as well as the whole of Opera.

fantast_xuefantastxue # Friday, March 17, 2006 4:40:08 PM

My condolences to his family, and friends, too.
He will be remembered.

Dserldserl # Friday, March 17, 2006 5:13:39 PM

Rest in peace.

ikomi # Friday, March 17, 2006 5:42:28 PM

My condolences. His contributions will be remembered and appreciated.

tancredtancreda # Friday, March 17, 2006 6:06:48 PM

Mes condoléances à sa famille .... Rest in Peace

tinhoy # Friday, March 17, 2006 6:08:08 PM

My sorrow for the sad news.
My condolences to all who knew him.

Lawrence EngLawmune # Friday, March 17, 2006 6:13:25 PM

Sincerest condolences on this loss. His spirit lives on in the software he helped to create.

AlexAlexAlonso # Friday, March 17, 2006 6:36:06 PM

I never knew him personally, but I think that althought his body's
dead, his soul's finally free of all that suffering he was going thru and it's now inhabiting a place where sickness never dares to enter.

Francoisfrancois007 # Friday, March 17, 2006 7:19:45 PM

I am new here, and did not get to know him.
Condolences. Now he too belongs to the ages.

Francois 007

//markpoleon # Friday, March 17, 2006 7:28:11 PM

My condolences.

Karbonadekaraj # Friday, March 17, 2006 7:30:24 PM

Rest in peace.

scott cummingI_ArtMan # Friday, March 17, 2006 8:07:42 PM

condolences to his family and friends...

he must have been a gentle and energetic man because we know people by their work and opera is the most human place on the internet.

WillYum # Friday, March 17, 2006 8:20:50 PM

Very sad indeed, condolences.

Yum

Esteban F. Pérezefpc2000 # Friday, March 17, 2006 8:21:48 PM

Lo siento mucho. Espero nos sigas viendo desde el más allá y te alegres y enorgullescas por las cosas que tu comunidad y todo el equipo de Opera realizan día a día.

Kostia RomanovKildor # Friday, March 17, 2006 8:27:46 PM

Rest in peace…
Покойтесь с миром…

PaiTrakt # Friday, March 17, 2006 8:38:15 PM

Although he is now dead, we will all remember him for his great contributions to the web, certainly making it a better place to be.
My condolences to his family, friends, coworkers, and others who new him.