<div dir="ltr"><div><div><div>Latif was a founding light in open virtual worlds, a
light that shone strongly and helped illuminate the way as we began to
explore this new frontier. He enjoyed that exploration immensely, and
he was a dedicated and very talented software engineer. We benefited
greatly and repeatedly from his work, and from his friendship.<br><br></div>I
hope that virtual worlds will remember his many contributions, perhaps
in a way that has a degree of permanence. As virtual places gain
maturity and recognition, our friend has earned rememberance not only
among developers, and not only in memorials, but also in place names
used daily by the inhabitants of worlds which his work has inspired. He
created the foundations of worlds, quite literally.<br><br></div>I will
never forget Latif. His work and his person contributed to my own
interest in this area, and his efforts were sterling. He has earned his
place in history.<br><br></div>Morgaine.<br><br><div class="gmail_extra">(Thank you Diva for your homage. It was spot on in every respect.)<br><br></div></div>