Author Topic: steve jobs dies at 56 years of age (Read 9463 times)

toadzilla · « **on:** October 05, 2011, 05:00:53 PM »

after stepping down in auguest from health concerns the iconic american former apple C.E.O has passed away today he was 56

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Google Chairman Eric Schmidt a former Apple board member, called Jobs the best CEO of the past 50 years — perhaps 100 years.

Jobs had been struggling with his health for the last several years. In 2004 he underwent surgery to treat a rare form of pancreatic cancer. He returned to work soon after, but in early 2009 took six months off to treat what he called a "hormone imbalance" that made him appear gaunt and pale. During that leave he underwent a liver transplant. Early this year he took another, indefinite leave of absence to "focus on my health," as he put it, and on Aug. 24 he announced his resignation as CEO, with Chief Operating Officer Tim Cook taking over and Jobs elected board chairman, a position he held until his death.

"We are deeply saddened to announce that Steve Jobs passed away today," Apple's Board of Directors said Wednesday in a statement. "Steve's brilliance, passion and energy were the source of countless innovations that enrich and improve all of our lives. The world is immeasurably better because of Steve

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On his personal website, Bill Gates wrote:

"I'm truly saddened to learn of Steve Jobs' death. Melinda and I extend our sincere condolences to his family and friends, and to everyone Steve has touched through his work.
Steve and I first met nearly 30 years ago, and have been colleagues, competitors and friends over the course of more than half our lives.

The world rarely sees someone who has had the profound impact Steve has had, the effects of which will be felt for many generations to come.

For those of us lucky enough to get to work with him, it's been an insanely great honor. I will miss Steve immensely."

On his Facebook page, Mark Zuckerberg wrote:

Steve, thank you for being a mentor and a friend. Thanks for showing that what you build can change the world. I will miss you.
Google co-founder Larry Page wrote:

I am very, very sad to hear the news about Steve. He was a great man with incredible achievements and amazing brilliance. He always seemed to be able to say in very few words what you actually should have been thinking before you thought it. His focus on the user experience above all else has always been an inspiration to me. He was very kind to reach out to me as I became CEO of Google and spend time offering his advice and knowledge even though he was not at all well. My thoughts and Google's are with his family and the whole Apple family.
Dell Computers founder Michael Dell said in a statement:

"Today the world lost a visionary leader, the technology industry lost an iconic legend and I lost a friend and fellow founder. The legacy of Steve Jobs will be remembered for generations to come. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and to the Apple team."
New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg said in a statement:

"Tonight, America lost a genius who will be remembered with Edison and Einstein, and whose ideas will shape the world for generations to come. Again and again over the last four decades, Steve Jobs saw the future and brought it to life long before most people could even see the horizon. And Steve's passionate belief in the power of technology to transform the way we live brought us more than smart phones and iPads: it brought knowledge and power that is reshaping the face of civilization. In New York City's government, everyone from street construction inspectors to NYPD detectives have harnessed Apple's products to do their jobs more efficiently and intuitively. Tonight our City - a city that has always had such respect and admiration for creative genius - joins with people around the planet in remembering a great man and keeping Laurene and the rest of the Jobs family in our thoughts and prayers."
The chairman and CEO of salesforce.com, Marc Benioff, said in a statement:

I am deeply sorry to hear of Steve Jobs passing today. Steve was the greatest leader our industry has ever know. He led our industry relentlessly for over three decades. I was fortunate to be given my first job by Apple in May 1984, I was 19. Steve has since given me incredible personal support, always cared for my problems, and salesforce has directly benefited by a myriad of his ideas. There would not be a salesforce.com without Steve Jobs. My thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time.
Lance Armstrong tweeted:

Devastated 2 hear about the passing of Steve Jobs. Was blessed 2 have the opportunity to spend time w/ him on several occasions. May he RIP.

robin1989 · « **Reply #1 on:** October 05, 2011, 05:13:20 PM »

im a bit sad. i had to go round all the news sites when i saw it just to make sure it was real

Rythion · « **Reply #2 on:** October 05, 2011, 05:21:14 PM »

I was just about to write this. but damn i'm sad really sad...

toadzilla · « **Reply #3 on:** October 05, 2011, 05:24:45 PM »

Quote from: Mactastic Mendez on October 05, 2011, 05:13:20 PM

im a bit sad. i had to go round all the news sites when i saw it just to make sure it was real

i legit had a tear fall from my eye hes the one guy i loved the most he made tech so far advanced its not even funny if it wasn't for him we would still be using the walkman

Rodent · « **Reply #4 on:** October 05, 2011, 05:25:00 PM »

"R.I.P. STEVE JOBS " thoughts and prayers to your family

Sammy · « **Reply #5 on:** October 05, 2011, 05:51:59 PM »

Quote from: Mactastic Mendez on October 05, 2011, 05:13:20 PM

im a bit sad. i had to go round all the news sites when i saw it just to make sure it was real

Me too, im very sad....

PsychoticWolf · « **Reply #6 on:** October 05, 2011, 06:55:39 PM »

This is truly a sad day it is. But Hey his body is dead. But his mind will forever live on in the products Apple Creates.

RyanF · « **Reply #7 on:** October 05, 2011, 06:58:14 PM »

a part of me just died in this thread

Sammy · « **Reply #8 on:** October 05, 2011, 07:31:52 PM »

http://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=tx6hb6x-678 Here a slideshow made entirely by me, i did it in like 10 mins so its not very good but It cool.

GhoSt · « **Reply #9 on:** October 05, 2011, 09:03:56 PM »

I agree this is really sad, whether you are or aren't a apple fan.

TwisTtheTwiTcH · « **Reply #10 on:** October 05, 2011, 09:19:01 PM »

Quote from: PsychoticWolf on October 05, 2011, 06:55:39 PM

This is truly a sad day it is. But Hey his body is dead. But his mind will forever live on in the products Apple Creates.

Could not have said it better any other way. Blessed be.

-TwisT

COREGAMER · « **Reply #11 on:** October 05, 2011, 10:30:20 PM »

Rest in peace

rafaliyo86 · « **Reply #12 on:** October 05, 2011, 11:26:34 PM »

Rest in peace Job. You changed our lifes

Nevbox · « **Reply #13 on:** October 06, 2011, 02:03:01 PM »

Public is giving him a good farewell, all over the web!

RIP Steve Jobs

RyanF · « **Reply #14 on:** October 10, 2011, 08:52:03 PM »

anybody else find it odd that sony didn't comment?

FOOKz™ · « **Reply #15 on:** October 11, 2011, 12:45:19 AM »

Quote from: RyanF on October 10, 2011, 08:52:03 PM

anybody else find it odd that sony didn't comment?

If you have nothing nice to say then don't say it, right? lol Sony is speechless.

when toad messaged me on skype when i got my internet back i was shocked too even though i'm not a Mac fan.

'We've Lost Something We Won't Get Back'
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/06/steve-wozniak-steve-jobs-death_n_997533.html

Demonboy · « **Reply #16 on:** October 11, 2011, 12:54:59 AM »

what did he die from?

FOOKz™ · « **Reply #17 on:** October 11, 2011, 01:04:28 AM »

he had a rare type of pancreatic cancer called a neuroendocrine tumor.

Demonboy · « **Reply #18 on:** October 11, 2011, 01:05:46 AM »

so what ur saying is Steve Jobs was killeb because of a rare "PC" tumor.... interesting

FOOKz™ · « **Reply #19 on:** October 11, 2011, 01:08:46 AM »

apparently he had it around 2004-ish and got it all removed.

Demonboy · « **Reply #20 on:** October 11, 2011, 01:11:38 AM »

those darn PC viruses... never quite get them all.... maybe he forgot to update his AV after removing the 1st tumor

robin1989 · « **Reply #21 on:** October 11, 2011, 08:53:10 AM »

well there going to make a movie about his life as sony have bought the rights to it. they also made the social network film so hopefully it will be as good as that was.

Sammy · « **Reply #22 on:** October 11, 2011, 05:59:11 PM »

Lol youtube sent me an email about the video i posted, somthing about Sony and the music on it lol.

Edit: Your video, Remembering Steve Jobs, may have content that is

or licensed by Sony ATV Publishing.
No action is required on your part; however, if you are interested in learning how this affects your video, please visit the Content ID Matches section of your account for more information.
Sincerely,
- The YouTube Team

PsychoticWolf · « **Reply #23 on:** October 11, 2011, 06:22:42 PM »

Here are tweets Toad Left out I guess.

RT @BillGates So I guess we now know for a fact that Apples get viruses. But get this it Kills its Host #SteveJobs

RT @BillGates *Dances* Looks like an apple a day doesn't keep the doctor away. #SteveJobs #Luvnit #ImaPC

RT @BillGates Sorry for the last Tweet, Steve Will Truly Be Mis...Ha ha ha Sorry can't type that with out laughing. #Who1now?

RT @BillGates #imapc and @SteveJobs Death was my idea!

RT @BillGates I called dibs on @SteveJobs #iPod, I was Happy to see he used a #Zune, Pissed cause I wanted an #iPod.

RT @SteveJobsLawyers #LastWill Reading will be in Cupertino on the 15 of October Look out for the app #iWill in Honor of the Late @SteveJobs for the time.

FOOKz™ · « **Reply #24 on:** October 11, 2011, 06:46:46 PM »

Bill Gates is an

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toadzilla · « **Reply #25 on:** October 11, 2011, 07:02:42 PM »

Quote from: FOOKz™ on October 11, 2011, 06:46:46 PM

Bill Gates is an .

psy made them up they arent real

PsychoticWolf · « **Reply #26 on:** October 11, 2011, 11:50:56 PM »

Quote from: toadzilla on October 11, 2011, 07:02:42 PM

psy made them up they arent real

I made up nothing!

FOOKz™ · « **Reply #27 on:** October 18, 2011, 05:48:03 AM »

Dennis Ritchie, the creator of the C programming language died last week. Only mainstream cares about people who can talk the talk and not walk the walk. My comparison is which one was more influential. Macs and Apple products use objective-c.

PsychoticWolf · « **Reply #28 on:** October 18, 2011, 07:05:56 AM »

Quote from: FOOKz™ on October 18, 2011, 05:48:03 AM

Dennis Ritchie, the creator of the C programming language died last week. Only mainstream cares about people who can talk the talk and not walk the walk. My comparison is which one was more influential. Macs and Apple products use objective-c.

See Now I didn't hear about Ritchie dying. now that is Really horrible man.

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