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Povilas 
Wrong? Hardly.
Fact 1: Apple has done poorly without Steve.
Fact 2: Apple has done poorly with Steve the first time also.
Apple will be doing poorly after Steve is gone is just an assumption. It's not a fact. Histrory is where you learn what not to do.
Does Steve's recent absence for 6 months count as "without Steve"?
And why do people asssume this is 1996?
The industry is unaninous in its belief that Jobs' vision has become ingrained into the culture at Apple. For every instance of doubt there is another instance of confidence.
Besides, it's useless discussing the probable fallout of Apple wihout Steve before it even happens, especially in light of the fact that Apple is very different today from the Apple of the mid-90s. And this all assumes that Steve wil somehow leave Apple by whatever means over the next few years. The man is only 54. Ted Rogers was involved with Rogers Communications right up until his death at the age of 75, for example. As long as Jobs exists and is interested in tech Apple's vision won't change. Even in light of Jobs' recent illness, it is quite possible that he too, will live to a ripe old age.
"Apple is nothing without Steve Jobs."
Ok. But Apple has Steve Jobs now. And chances are, he'll be around next month, too. So now what? Is MS waiting for him to leave so they can get their head out of their ass or something? "Alright guys, Jobs is gone. NOW we can start producing things people actually want."
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