The story
Founded by Hans Reiser in 2004, in Oakland.1
Private company
Namesys
American computer programmer, entrepreneur, and convicted murderer
Hans Thomas Reiser (born December 19, 1963) is an American computer programmer, entrepreneur, and convicted murderer. In April 2008, Reiser was convicted of the first-degree murder of his wife, Nina Reiser, who disappeared in September 2006. He subsequently pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of second-degree murder, as part of a settlement agreement that included disclosing the location of Nina Reiser's body, which he revealed to be in a shallow grave near the couple's home.2 It was founded by Hans Reiser.1 It ceased to exist in 2010.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
2004Founded1
- Industryinformation technology1
- HeadquartersOakland1
- Founded inOakland1
- Websitewww.namesys.com
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Hans Thomas Reiser (born December 19, 1963) is an American computer programmer, entrepreneur, and convicted murderer. In April 2008, Reiser was convicted of the first-degree murder of his wife, Nina Reiser, who disappeared in September 2006. He subsequently pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of second-degree murder, as part of a settlement agreement that included disclosing the location of Nina Reiser's body, which he revealed to be in a shallow grave near the couple's home.2
Leadership
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- FounderHans Reiser1
Products and brands
- file system
Listed on Wikidata.1
Controversies and legal
Murder investigation
Later that month, Oakland police briefly detained Hans Reiser, served him with a search warrant on his person, and obtained a DNA sample. On October 10, 2006, following the second search of his home, Oakland police and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) investigators removed a number of items. HSI had been investigating Reiser for money laundering. Police arrested Reiser for the murder of Nina and charged him.
On October 11, 2006, law enforcement officials said that blood spatter had been found in Reiser's house and car. Forensic testing could neither confirm nor rule out Nina as the source of the blood. Daniel Horowitz, a high-profile defense attorney, joined the defense team and dropped the case on November 28, citing Reiser's inability to pay for his services.
Namesys's employees said that Reiser felt that the police would suspect him from the start. Reiser was arraigned on Thursday, October 12, where he delayed entering a plea until his next court appearance on November 28. He was held without bail. On November 28, Reiser entered a not-guilty plea and invoked his right to a speedy trial, forcing the state to schedule a preliminary hearing for December 11.
On December 2, at the request of the Oakland police, search-and-rescue teams combed an area less than three miles (5 km) from Hans Reiser's house, but no new major findings were announced.
From Wikipedia’s article on Namesys, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.3
Timeline
Links
- Websitewww.namesys.com1
- WikipediaNamesys
- WikidataQ2052419
Sources
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- 1WikidataNamesys on Wikidata
- 2WikipediaNamesys on Wikipedia
- 3WikipediaNamesys on Wikipedia (revision used)