Re: [SAD NEWS] legendary developer and 4D base-rock Ortwin Zillgen

2018-03-01 Thread Jody Bevan via 4D_Tech
Bob Miller, I agree with you. I always enjoyed reading Ortwin’s posts. It is like we know Ortwin from his posts. He contributed to many systems through his posts. Jody Bevan Argus Productions Inc. BTW, I enjoy reading almost all posts here. I learn so much from this group, and the previous

Re: [SAD NEWS] legendary developer and 4D base-rock Ortwin Zillgen

2018-03-01 Thread Walt Nelson via 4D_Tech
I would second Tom’s thoughts, as well. May he rest in peace & bless his family in their grief. Walt > On Feb 27, 2018, at 11:41 AM, Benedict, Tom via 4D_Tech <4d_tech@lists.4d.com > > wrote: > > Sad indeed. I had not met the man, but admired his intellect and

RE: [SAD NEWS] legendary developer and 4D base-rock Ortwin Zillgen

2018-02-28 Thread Adriano Cisternino via 4D_Tech
Ditto! R.I.P Ortwin Adriano Cisternino ** 4D Internet Users Group (4D iNUG) FAQ: http://lists.4d.com/faqnug.html Archive: http://lists.4d.com/archives.html Options: https://lists.4d.com/mailman/options/4d_tech Unsub:

Re: [SAD NEWS] legendary developer and 4D base-rock Ortwin Zillgen

2018-02-28 Thread Bob Miller via 4D_Tech
This is sad news, and I'm shocked indeed. I have not met Ortwin, but I've read many, many of his posts on the Forums and he is on the "Must Read" list when he posts to the iNug, as others have said as well. Certainly he contributed a great deal to 4D and to this community. He will be missed

Re: [SAD NEWS] legendary developer and 4D base-rock Ortwin Zillgen

2018-02-28 Thread Sujit Shah via 4D_Tech
Very sad to hear. We did buy a few components from him. Always great with UI and a very pragmatic approach. He was very active and always had a very refreshing way to resolve issues. He will be missed greatly God Bless On Tue, 27 Feb 2018 at 9:22 pm, Herr Alexander Heintz via 4D_Tech <

Re: [SAD NEWS] legendary developer and 4D base-rock Ortwin Zillgen

2018-02-28 Thread Peter Jakobsson via 4D_Tech
Hi Alexander Thank you for passing on this news and I’d like to add my condolences and deeply felt sadness at the departure of such a creative and appreciated contributor to the 4D community. I had occasion to liaise with Ortwin on a couple of projects and his input was always spirited,

Re: [SAD NEWS] legendary developer and 4D base-rock Ortwin Zillgen

2018-02-27 Thread ernie hilgers via 4D_Tech
This is very sad news indeed !! His ever willingness to help out and show new ways to code will absolutely be missed. Just 2 weeks ago he pointed me the way how to tackle a problem I encountered on cartography. > Really sad news :-( Please pass on my condolences to his family. > Unexpected

Re: [SAD NEWS] legendary developer and 4D base-rock Ortwin Zillgen

2018-02-27 Thread Keith Goebel via 4D_Tech
Ortwin was a frequent contributor here. I always took notice of his advice, and will miss it. His passing adds pressure to the realisation that we have to do the things we want, asap, because you never know… ** 4D Internet Users

Re: [SAD NEWS] legendary developer and 4D base-rock Ortwin Zillgen

2018-02-27 Thread Benedict, Tom via 4D_Tech
> >it is with great sadness, that I have to inform you, that Ortwin Zillgen has >passed away end of last week. >Suddenly, unexpectedly and far too early at the young age of 64. > Sad indeed. I had not met the man, but admired his intellect and developer skills as expressed on the iNUG.

Re: [SAD NEWS] legendary developer and 4D base-rock Ortwin Zillgen

2018-02-27 Thread Keith White via 4D_Tech
This is sad news indeed. I have always visited whenever Ortwin posted something useful or informative here. I have learnt many things from him over the years. Here's an odd thing though - when I got to the office yesterday and logged in as normal, my Chrome browser automatically opened

RE: [SAD NEWS] legendary developer and 4D base-rock Ortwin Zillgen

2018-02-27 Thread Randy Engle via 4D_Tech
To All, This year's 4D Summit "Vinofest" (and other beverages, etc), will be dedicated to Ortwin Zillgen! (anybody know his favorite beverage?) Randy Engle, Director XC2 Software LLC – XC2LIVE! ** 4D Internet Users Group (4D

Re: [SAD NEWS] legendary developer and 4D base-rock Ortwin Zillgen

2018-02-27 Thread Tim Nevels via 4D_Tech
On Feb 27, 2018, at 12:07 PM,Alexander Heintz wrote: > Fellow 4D developers, > > it is with great sadness, that I have to inform you, that Ortwin Zillgen has > passed away end of last week. > Suddenly, unexpectedly and far to early at the young age of 64. So sorry to hear this. Ortwin was a

Re: [SAD NEWS] legendary developer and 4D base-rock Ortwin Zillgen

2018-02-27 Thread truegold via 4D_Tech
Hi All, OMG! I was just working with Ortwin last week. I’m in shock. We have lost a very talented and gifted developer. Thanks for letting us know. Sadly, John… > Fellow 4D developers, > > it is with great sadness, that I have to inform you, that Ortwin Zillgen has > passed away end of

RE: [SAD NEWS] legendary developer and 4D base-rock Ortwin Zillgen

2018-02-27 Thread Randy Engle via 4D_Tech
Heintz <listrea...@heintz.net> Subject: [SAD NEWS] legendary developer and 4D base-rock Ortwin Zillgen Fellow 4D developers, it is with great sadness, that I have to inform you, that Ortwin Zillgen has passed away end of last week. Suddenly, unexpectedly and far to early at the young age of

Re: [SAD NEWS] legendary developer and 4D base-rock Ortwin Zillgen

2018-02-27 Thread Douglas von Roeder via 4D_Tech
Alexander: Very sorry to hear about this. I never had the chance to meet him but enjoyed reading the postings on his site and, recalling the pix on his web site, do agree about this "friendly grin". Please pass along my condolences and may he rest in peace. -- Douglas von Roeder 949-336-2902

Re: [SAD NEWS] legendary developer and 4D base-rock Ortwin Zillgen

2018-02-27 Thread Chip Scheide via 4D_Tech
please pass on my condolences to his family. Chip > Our thoughts and prayers are with th family. > Sad sad news > Chuck > > On Tue, Feb 27, 2018 at 6:30 AM Julio Carneiro via 4D_Tech < > 4d_tech@lists.4d.com> wrote: > >> Really sad news :-( Please pass on my condolences to his family. >>

Re: [SAD NEWS] legendary developer and 4D base-rock Ortwin Zillgen

2018-02-27 Thread Charles Miller via 4D_Tech
Our thoughts and prayers are with th family. Sad sad news Chuck On Tue, Feb 27, 2018 at 6:30 AM Julio Carneiro via 4D_Tech < 4d_tech@lists.4d.com> wrote: > Really sad news :-( Please pass on my condolences to his family. > Unexpected for sure as he posted on just 2 weeks ago about going to

Re: [SAD NEWS] legendary developer and 4D base-rock Ortwin Zillgen

2018-02-27 Thread Julio Carneiro via 4D_Tech
Really sad news :-( Please pass on my condolences to his family. Unexpected for sure as he posted on just 2 weeks ago about going to the Summit in Paris. His posts here and on will surely be missed. > On Feb 27, 2018, at 8:22 AM, Herr Alexander Heintz via 4D_Tech >

[SAD NEWS] legendary developer and 4D base-rock Ortwin Zillgen

2018-02-27 Thread Herr Alexander Heintz via 4D_Tech
Fellow 4D developers, it is with great sadness, that I have to inform you, that Ortwin Zillgen has passed away end of last week. Suddenly, unexpectedly and far to early at the young age of 64. Ortwin was known to many of us for his interesting and innovative ideas for interfaces, anything to