Hans Reiser: Once a Linux Visionary…

For those not following along, Hans Reiser is the creator of the very popular ReiserFS, a filesystem mostly used by some Linux distros. He is accused of killing his ex-wife Nina, and has been in a SF prison for months, at least since December. He denies having any involvement, but it’s difficult with some of the overwhelming evidence. His character doesn’t help matters either, he is deranged, which may or may not be due to the fact that he’s been kept in solitude for months. This is by far the most in-depth article on both Hans and the progression of the case, if such a thing interests you.

I stick out my hand. It’s an awkward moment — his wrists are chained to his waist. It’s mid-December now, and he’s been in this jail 40 miles east of San Francisco for two months, ever since the Alameda County District Attorney’s office accused him of murdering Nina Reiser, his estranged wife.

Source: Wired