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Robin "Roblimo" Miller (born October 30, 1952 – died May 24, 2018) was an American journalist. He was known for writing about technology. He helped share news and ideas about computers and the internet with many people.

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Rob "Roblimo" Miller giving a speech in 2008

Who Was Roblimo Miller?

Robin "Roblimo" Miller was a well-known writer. He focused on technology, which means he wrote about computers, software, and the internet. He was born in Elkridge, Maryland.

His Work in Technology Journalism

From 2000 to 2008, Miller worked for a company called Open Source Technology Group. This company owned several popular websites. These included Slashdot, which is a news site for tech topics. He also worked with SourceForge.net, a place where computer programmers can share their projects. Other sites were Linux.com, which is about the Linux computer system, and ThinkGeek, a store for people who love technology.

Important Roles and Recognition

Roblimo Miller was also a judge for the Lulu Blooker Prize. This award celebrated books that started as blogs online. He was also part of an online group that advised the Online Journalism Review. This review was from the Annenberg Center for Communication at the University of Southern California. These roles showed how much he knew about online writing and journalism.

His Early Life and Passing

Robin Miller was born in Elkridge, Maryland, on October 30, 1952. He passed away at his home in Bradenton, Florida, on May 24, 2018. He was 65 years old. His death was caused by a heart attack.

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