Mike Karels has been around the BSD community since the last century, and was integral to our projects. How integral? If your name is on the definitive book on the topic, you’re integral.
On his way home from BSDCan 2024, Mike passed away.
I could go on and on about what a humble guy he was, and how he helped many folks. Or I can tell you that he backed Run Your Own Mail Server. He had no need for my book, but thought it was worthwhile? I was stunned. And appreciative.
With his family’s permission, I am auctioning off his reward in his honor. And something extra.
Here’s a copy of the backers-only edition of RYOMS, Ruin Your Mail By Running It Yourself, with a sponsors-only challenge coin. After fulfilling sponsor gifts, I have a scant handful of coins left. I don’t sell them, despite repeated requests, the occasional threat, and one ham-fisted blackmail attempt. The only way to get one today is by winning this auction.
Bid on the set by leaving a comment on this page.
The auction runs from now until 5PM EDT 12 May. If the bidding goes nuts in the last few minutes, I’ll leave it open until it settles down. There’s no sniping this auction at the last moment, as I want bids to escalate beyond all sensible limits.
Mike was a cool dude. Honor him by giving the next generation a chance to join us.
eur150 plus shipping+handling
€175 plus S&H