Very sad news, indeed. And I hope the Diaspora project can continue ... we need it now more than ever.

Very sad news, indeed. And I hope the Diaspora project can continue ... we need it now more than ever.

Originally shared by Mashable

Our thoughts and condolences go out to Zhitomirskiy's friends and family.
http://mashable.com/2011/11/13/ilya-zhitomirskiy-diaspora-dies/

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