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post #81 of 329
8/24/11 at 4:28pm
Lost for words. I gave up teaching to join Apple in 1978 and Steve Changed my life. I hope he has many years left in retirement or as Chairman.
Been using Apples since 1978 and Macs since 1984
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post #82 of 329
8/24/11 at 4:29pm
Hopefully by him staying on as Chairman of the Board he will have all the say he wants in what ever he wants that has to do with Apple. I know Tim Cook will be a good CEO, but I hope that if he wants to do something and Steve tells him something else, he goes with Steve's decision

Let's not get too anxious guys. Remember that Steve has been out for almost this entire year. And Apple has held it's own. He has set a great foundation and has taught Tim well. Plus, he will be there to help out.

Good luck on your health issues Steve Jobs. I hope you get better soon!
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post #83 of 329
8/24/11 at 4:30pm
The rampant idiocy of people on various message boards has brought out some deep-rooted anger in me. I'm almost shocked over what I wrote to someone who was making fun of Jobs' health: "Wow you're an idiot. Just go hang yourself and be sure to set up some cameras and film yourself doing it so your kids will have something to cheer them up on sad days."

Didn't know I could be that cruel. But he kinda deserved it.
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post #84 of 329
8/24/11 at 4:31pm
Mission accomplished: universe dented. Sincerely wishing you the very best, Steve.
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post #85 of 329
8/24/11 at 4:31pm
Thanks for moving this world forward. You've set the standard.

Listen. Go with your gut. Always rethink. Surprise with greatness.
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post #86 of 329
8/24/11 at 4:32pm
I realize what this new may imply, but let's not get ahead of our selves. One day at a time and all. All the best, Steve!
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post #87 of 329
8/24/11 at 4:32pm
I suspect this was intentionally timed. Steve is fine. He is ready to retire. (like Gates did)

They need 30 odd days for the analysts to flame them and for the stock to settle down.. so Tim can stand tall when he announces the next iPhone and the delivery date for iCloud. It's a carefully planned script to swing succession plans into place and to make the next chapter of Apple be one without Steve as it's face.

God forbid anything is wrong with Steve. That man means too much to technology. We need him like we needed Walt Disney. Few and far between as such brilliant and amazing men.

-NUM
I never get tired of being right all the time... but I do get tired of having to prove it to you again and again.
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I never get tired of being right all the time... but I do get tired of having to prove it to you again and again.
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post #88 of 329
8/24/11 at 4:33pm
Any chance we'll get a: "One more thing"?
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post #89 of 329
8/24/11 at 4:34pm
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I suspect this was intentionally timed. Steve is fine. He is ready to retire. (like Gates did)

They need 30 odd days for the analysts to flame them and for the stock to settle down.. so Tim can stand tall when he announces the next iPhone and the delivery date for iCloud. It's a carefully planned script to swing succession plans into place and to make the next chapter of Apple be one without Steve as it's face.

I like your attitude man!
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post #90 of 329
8/24/11 at 4:34pm
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Originally Posted by See Flat View Post

There is no way to prove it hasn't worked. Perhaps it would be down 12% without the wording in his letter. If there is one thing I've learned about Jobs over the past 25 years is that he puts his words in a certain order purposely. Always. And it usually has an effect on people.

Nothing can be proven naturally, but 6% is a very big drop by any standard, and I don't see how giving the possible impression that Steve might not assume board leadership could mitigate investor uncertainty. Seems to me the only possible outcome is more uncertainty, and questions perhaps.

Anyway, I suspect this will come out in the wash over time. Tim Cook has been CEO in everything but name for a couple of years now, and I've been arguing for much of that time that Steve should make it official. But it seems Apple can't help but make these events more dramatic than necessary. Hard to miss this peculiar wrinkle.
Please don't be insane.
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post #91 of 329
8/24/11 at 4:34pm
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Originally Posted by Dr Millmoss View Post

The board chair was Bill Campbell. It would not have been polite in the least to ask to assume his position in a letter unless it was previously agreed to.

That may have been part of the succession plan even agreed to months ago however once the circumstance has actually come to pass, the board would reconvene and finalize the vote. I'm happy that there was no apparent advanced knowledge of his decision, hence no leaks or insider trading.

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post #92 of 329
8/24/11 at 4:34pm
Mr. Jobs is not dead yet, and I am sure he will live for many more year, as I am sure he will suprise us all with many more gadgets to fulfill are empty lives with until the sad day come he's just going to take it a little easyer and enjoy live.
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post #93 of 329
8/24/11 at 4:35pm
Jobs will be remember for three things - all he did with Apple - all he did with Pixar - and for choosing Tim Cook as his successor.
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post #94 of 329
8/24/11 at 4:37pm
SFGate.com has a great set of photos of Jobs going back to the early Apple days. (Aside - interesting to see the Apple II in light of today's products - you can almost see the curves and bezels of the iPad in the Apple II's shape!)

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/object...Jobs.DTL&tsp=1

Striking to see Steve grow gaunter in just the last few years. I also didn't realize the black turtleneck was of such recent vintage - I'd forgotten about the bow ties!
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post #95 of 329
8/24/11 at 4:37pm
What an undeniable force in the industry. I will truly miss seeing Steve Jobs keynotes. Nothing else compares.
Emailing video from iPhone to Apple TV , sort of..
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Emailing video from iPhone to Apple TV , sort of..
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post #96 of 329
8/24/11 at 4:40pm
I hoped that this day was not close. Thanks, Steve, for all that you've done to change our world and for inspiring me. I know that Apple is in good hands.

I wish you good health as you go forward in a new role at Apple.
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post #97 of 329
8/24/11 at 4:40pm
The man's not dead yet. Some of your comment make it sound like he's already gone.

Is this good news for Apple? Obviously not. But the fact is Steve's been letting go of the reigns for a while now and Apple just continues to excel.

I wish Steve well and I hope this move affords him the luxury of focussing on himself and his family for a change.
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post #98 of 329
8/24/11 at 4:41pm
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Originally Posted by Not Unlike Myself View Post

That man means too much to technology. We need him like we needed Walt Disney. Few and far between as such brilliant and amazing men.

-NUM

Interesting, I was thinking of the Walt Disney analogy myself. Looking of photos of Jobs at the Cupertino City Council event in June (the new HQ), I almost had a sense of someone trying hard to accomplish as much as possible of his vision, while he still could.
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post #99 of 329
8/24/11 at 4:41pm
C'mon, guys. Some of you sound as if he is on his death bed already.

My mom had cancer surgery back in 2005. She is fine and cancer never came back, but she also never recovered her full stamina she had pre-op. I'm guessing all the radiation and chemo leave some traces. She does everything she did before, but she tires faster than before.

So there might be nothing wrong with SJ, except that he is not 30 or 40 any more, and he is post- surgery and post therapy... so he is not in his best form and leading company like Apple requires your best.

Back to the topic... never was SJ's fan and never agreed with number of his views, but always respected the man. Can't think of anyone else who could do what he did with Apple. So I wish him less work and more fun, and good, long and healthy retirement.
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post #100 of 329
8/24/11 at 4:41pm
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That may have been part of the succession plan even agreed to months ago however once the circumstance has actually come to pass, the board would reconvene and finalize the vote. I'm happy that there was no apparent advanced knowledge of his decision, hence no leaks or insider trading.

I suspect you are right, and this was the other implication of the announcement. The succession was probably all but done six months ago, which makes me wonder yet again why it took so long.
Please don't be insane.
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post #101 of 329
8/24/11 at 4:43pm
Whatever anyone's OS allegience, Steve Jobs is unique in the industry and an irresistible force. I can't think of anyone who has driven more innovation in any industry over the past dozen years. He's been an amazing influence.

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post #102 of 329
8/24/11 at 4:43pm
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Originally Posted by Dr Millmoss View Post

Nothing can be proven naturally, but 6% is a very big drop by any standard, and I don't see how giving the possible impression that Steve might not assume board leadership could mitigate investor uncertainty. Seems to me the only possible outcome is more uncertainty, and questions perhaps.

Anyway, I suspect this will come out in the wash over time. Tim Cook has been CEO in everything but name for a couple of years now, and I've been arguing for much of that time that Steve should make it official. But it seems Apple can't help but make these events more dramatic than necessary. Hard to miss this peculiar wrinkle.

Money is made is both directions.
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post #103 of 329
8/24/11 at 4:43pm
This can't be good. God bless you, Steve. Thank you for your time here on Earth.
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post #104 of 329
8/24/11 at 4:43pm
I used to think Steve was absolutely necessary for the continued success of Apple, but I realize now that he has so completely transformed Apple in his image and engrained what they do well so deeply into every part of them that they will be fine without him at the helm. Stock will take a hit and no one does a product launch like him, but those don't make or break them as a company.

God bless Steve, take some rest. Thanks for changing the world. Again.

"My 8th grade math teacher once said: "You can't help it if you're dumb, you are born that way. But stupid is self inflicted."" -Hiro. Sometimes it's both.

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"My 8th grade math teacher once said: "You can't help it if you're dumb, you are born that way. But stupid is self inflicted."" -Hiro. Sometimes it's both.

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post #105 of 329
8/24/11 at 4:45pm
NOPE NOPE NOPE! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

I was always hoping he would outlive me!
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post #106 of 329
8/24/11 at 4:46pm
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iSad

Agree 100%

Steve, iThank You and wish you well.
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"A common mistake that people make when trying to design something completely foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools."
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post #107 of 329
8/24/11 at 4:47pm
Leave at the Top!
Your a Life Changer A World Changer
I consider myself your friend and fan.
"One more thing"
LOVE

"TRAVEL is Fatal to Prejudice,Bigotry,Narrowmindedness"mt

TRY IT!

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"TRAVEL is Fatal to Prejudice,Bigotry,Narrowmindedness"mt

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post #108 of 329
8/24/11 at 4:48pm
Knowing this day is coming is one thing. Having it truly happen is another. My heart jumped into my throat when it first hit my screen. It must be painful to step down. I wish Steve all the best.
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post #109 of 329
8/24/11 at 4:48pm
Duplicate - deleted.
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post #110 of 329
8/24/11 at 4:48pm
Enjoy your time, because of you, we can enjoy ours.

Thank you so much for your vision and strength.
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post #111 of 329
8/24/11 at 4:49pm
I took this news like a punch to the gut, Best Wishes Steve.
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post #112 of 329
8/24/11 at 4:49pm
That's the bad thing about legends. They don't last forever. But wow, what a ride. Nothing like being the guy who changed the world.
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post #113 of 329
8/24/11 at 4:51pm
This is scary! If there is even one hiccup in the Apple scheme of things it is all down hill!!!!
Apple, with Steve, was just too well balanced from my POV. No other effing tech company is giving the consumers such great products. Not Samsung, Sony, LG etc. Nobody.
Man Steve please be alright!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You think any other tech company would release a laptop like the 2008 macbook? I still have unibody Al macbook and it is above awesome. A work of art!
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post #114 of 329
8/24/11 at 4:51pm
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Originally Posted by Dr Millmoss View Post

I suspect you are right, and this was the other implication of the announcement. The succession was probably all but done six months ago, which makes me wonder yet again why it took so long.

Cook is not charismatic in any sense of the word which is probably better for Apple right now. Trying to find another genius to replace Jobs is not going to be easy, but again I think that may also be part of the eventual succession plan. Fortunately, Apple, I'm sure, has a business plan and product pipeline several years forward, mainly inspired by Steve, so there is no rush to find a new visionary, but, I think eventually they are going to need one.

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post #115 of 329
8/24/11 at 4:52pm
In the future, people will look back on the first couple of decades of this century as a period of darkness and despair. War, depression, ignorance, and hate have dominated our lives. This miserable backdrop, combined with his own personal illness, makes the success of Steve Jobs even more remarkable. He has persevered through great hardship to attain unparalleled success. He has committed himself to excellence and leaving a legacy (which I believe will endure for decades to come) even as he has struggled to stay alive. If humanity is capable of creating such a man, then perhaps there is hope for our species. I urge everyone to commit themselves to excellence in everything they do, and to occasionally think of Steve Jobs as they do it. If we could all make half the effort towards achieving our purpose in life that he has, then maybe we can come out of the dark age and move humanity forward again.
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post #116 of 329
8/24/11 at 4:52pm
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Originally Posted by guch20 View Post

The rampant idiocy of people on various message boards has brought out some deep-rooted anger in me. I'm almost shocked over what I wrote to someone who was making fun of Jobs' health: "Wow you're an idiot. Just go hang yourself and be sure to set up some cameras and film yourself doing it so your kids will have something to cheer them up on sad days."

Didn't know I could be that cruel. But he kinda deserved it.

Wait until Jobs passes. You ain't seen nothin' yet. Jobs and Apple have turned the tech world upside down the past decade and there are throngs of haters who still can't accept it or deal with it.
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post #117 of 329
8/24/11 at 4:52pm
Best wishes to Steve and his family.

What else can you say at a time like this?

The very least of which....


You will be missed.
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post #118 of 329
8/24/11 at 4:52pm
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

At least as the Chairman of the Board he'll have some influence. I bet he'll have a hard time holding himself back from just showing up some days and really getting into what the company is doing.
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post #119 of 329
8/24/11 at 4:53pm
Truthfully, Steve has been pretty ill and not really running things as we were used to in the past. Tim Cook is (and has always been) an excellent choice to head things up. Apple has a stellar design and production team, second to no one. They will be fine. And if Jobs can chime in for "big picture" stuff and come out for the Mac events, that's even better.
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post #120 of 329
8/24/11 at 4:54pm
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32 years ago my dad brought home an Apple II Plus. That moment changed our lives forever. Thanks and namaste, Steve!

ditto , +1
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