Rest in Peace Karen

from JoeUser Forums

It is with great sadness I just learned of the passing of Karen Kenworthy.  many of you in the land of geekdom (Windows version) will know who Karen is, and mourn as well her passing as she was not only a source of some great utilities, but also insight into how Windows Worked.  From the early days through the later years, she provided us with those "Why did I not think of that!" or 'Why did Microsoft not do that!" utilities that made computing just that much easier.  I have many of her power tools in my computers and use the regularly (like directory printing!).

 

I had noticed an absence of her news letters of late, but they had become irregular over the past few years with the ending of her tenure at Windows magazine.  But even when her print edition failed, Karen continued to educate us and write new utilities as well as improve her tried and true ones.

I will miss her newsletters, her sense of humor and her expertise.  Her love of the field came through in every article she wrote.

Via con Dios Karen.  You made an impact and a difference.

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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top

I did not know her or her work personally Doc, but she sounds like she was a good and helpful person, may she rest in peace.

Reply #2 from WinCustomize Forums Top

May she rest in peace <3

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Reply #3 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Very sorry to hear of her passing... the way of all flesh. Indeed, the source of many great articles and utilities. Enjoy your peace, Karen, it's well deserved.

Reply #4 from Sins Forums Top

Condolences--and after working in business with computers since 1992 I just went and found the directory printer you referenced.  Why did I not know of this before!? She did good.

Reply #5 from WinCustomize Forums Top

R.I.P. Karen

Reply #6 from Elemental Forums Top

May choirs of angels gently guide her to her rest....

Reply #7 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Nasty thing The End. May she find peace or whatelse she hoped for. -_-

Reply #8 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Most of us pass this way with out ever being noticed.  R.I.P.  Karen Kenworthy. 

Reply #9 from JoeUser Forums Top

Quoting Sinperium, reply 4
Condolences--and after working in business with computers since 1992 I just went and found the directory printer you referenced.  Why did I not know of this before!? She did good.

Perhaps her best epitaph is that her work will live on and continue to make things easier for us working with Windows,  I am glad you found some useful - I know I have used many of her utilities both professionally and personally.

Reply #10 from Sins Forums Top

Not a name I've heard often, but a name I've heard good about.

 

:fox:

Reply #11 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Some time ago, I used an IPAQ 700 to read ebooks, check email, and a host of other utilities. Whenever I would need clarification on how to tweak or reinstall something, interface with Windows mobile, ActiveSynch, etc., Karen was there. Still on her regular email list and newsletter. Thank you, Karen. Rest in Peace.

Reply #12 from Elemental Forums Top

No offense intended, but I do have to ask; Who?

Reply #13 from JoeUser Forums Top

Quoting Luckmann, reply 12
No offense intended, but I do have to ask; Who?

Karen Kenworthy - one of the early "geeks" in Windows.  She wrote for some of the early print magazines, and when they went belly up, she continued her column on the internet - free of charge.  She explored how windows worked and wrote tools (usually in VBScript) that enhanced windows by adding some features that Microsoft never thought of.  Like the one mentioned - directory print.  That one saved my life when it came time for the annual audit!!!

Reply #14 from WinCustomize Forums Top

To Karen... a girl I never knew. I'm sorry to hear of your passing away and I hope you are able to rest in peace. To note a song from the band Slaughter... "Fly to the Angels." You never lose the one you love... as long as you love the one you've lost. Rest in Peace... Karen.

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