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The Macintosh Community Loses One of Its Pioneers; Stan Flack

By Scott on Thursday, April 24th, 2008 at 10:50 am | updates.

I have such sad news to report; our longtime buddy Stan Flack, of MacCental and MacMinute fame, has passed away, at the age of 43, due to a pre-existing condition.

Stan became one of the pioneers of online Mac journalism when he launched MacCentral.com, which grew to become the leading Mac news site in the world, and it was such a success that it was eventually acquired by MacWorld magazine. Years later, Stan launched the popular Macminute.com, and was a great friend not only to the Mac community, but to us Photoshop Guys as well, with his coverage of design and photography related news.

It was Stan who, many years ago, introduced me to a man who would become my best buddy; Dave Moser, (who is Chief Operating Officer of my company, Kelby Media Group), and I will always be grateful to Stan for bringing us together.

Some of Stan’s friends have written some really wonderful tributes to him, and if you would, take a moment to read a little about a man who dedicated his career to keeping us informed, for telling “the other side of the story,” and whose passion, courage, and commitment made him a true legend in the Macintosh community. He will be missed.

Read Jim Dalrymple’s comments at Macworld.com
Ted Landau’s comments at the MacObserver
And a touching story over at Tikabik.

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Hi Scott, Thanks for all the info you’ve shared. It’s been invaluable to me. Given what you do, I was wondering if you are familiar with the Orphan works bill soon to be presented to congress. It will forever change copyright laws in our country making it harder for creatives to control who makes money using their imagery. There is a great interview with Brad Holland who is part of The Illustrators Partnership who is heading the fight against the bill. Here is a link to an interview with Brad. I’d be interested to hear your thoughts on the subject.

James Shepherd on April 24th, 2008 at 2:08 pm

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Scott,

It truly is a sad day for the Macintosh world and I am sorry for your loss of a good friend. Best regards to you and your loved ones.

Dave

Dave on April 24th, 2008 at 6:55 pm

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uhmmm…. the “MacinOtosh” ??

Alexandre Campagna on April 25th, 2008 at 8:55 am

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I met Stan back in 96 along with Dave Moser who both flew out to my company in Alabama.
I had an Idea for a Computer Filter that would help keep dust out of computers, Stan liked it and wanted to promote it on his website (MacCentral).
I wound up in Boston at MacWorld with Stan and Company.
I will never forget Stan taking me out for Lobster Dinner and me not knowing what that towel was for, so when I hit that lobster with that rock they supplied us with lobster juice went all over Stan’s Shirt, I think he got mad for a second.
We all had a great time…
Anyway I had been talking with Stan for the last year or so about my website http://songvault.com and he was giving me lots of good advice on what to do and how to make it grow without getting to big to fast.
He told me all about his Illness and what he was going through but I just knew he was going to be allright……..

I think Stan Flack is one of the Smartest Guys I ever met in my Life!!!!

R.I.P. Stan

Joe Cooper