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[Bob Maxey]

Just heard that Steve Jobs dies. He was only 56. I wonder what will
this mean to Apple.

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My guess is, what will happen was largely planned for some time ago. I am betting his vision will continue in other forms. Apple will still build great products. It is sad, but not unexpected.

 

[Bob Maxey]

So anyone want to guess what will happen at Apple as far as products are concerned? Steve drove development to a large extent and with him finally gone, will Apple change? I am sure the bloggers and experts will chime in with all sorts of "secret documents" from "inside sources" that claim all sorts of craziness. We all knew Steve would pass on, but now that he is gone, it is very real.

Bob
R.I.P. Mr Jobs, You are greatly missed already

 

[WingBliss]

Personally I respect Steve Jobs alot. He didn't had an easy life in the earlier days. Being ousted out by John Sculley the guy he brought in. He work hard for NeXT and Pixar, etc. I strongly believe Apple would not be the same without him.

 

[GoPackGo]

Is it just me, or is it a little selfish to immediately say they hope this won't ruin Apple? I am deeply saddened by Steve's death, and out of respect for him, I'm going to honor his life for awhile before I turn the tables on myself and worry about what will happen to the company.

Cook was a handpicked CEO, so I'm sure he is more than ready to fill his shoes. We knew Steve resigned for health reasons, so we also suspected the chairmanship wouldn't last for long, either. He worked on his baby until the very end, and that, among many other things, is to be commendable. I think Apple will continue in the right path, the way Steve would have wanted it. As long as Apple exists, and as long as new products continue to be created, I will continue to be a consumer.

I do realize I may be a little sensitive about this so re: my first paragraph, if anyone finds it annoying, I apologize.

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[leelai]

Is it just me, or is it a little selfish to immediately say they hope this won't ruin Apple? I am deeply saddened by Steve's death, and out of respect for him, I'm going to honor his life for awhile before I turn the tables on myself and worry about what will happen to the company.

Cook was a handpicked CEO, so I'm sure he is more than ready to fill his shoes. We knew Steve resigned for health reasons, so we also suspected the chairmanship wouldn't last for long, either. He worked on his baby until the very end, and that, among many other things, is to be commendable. I think Apple will continue in the right path, the way Steve would have wanted it. As long as Apple exists, and as long as new products continue to be created, I will continue to be a consumer.

I do realize I may be a little sensitive about this so re: my first paragraph, if anyone finds it annoying, I apologize.

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I totally concur and very nicely written!

 

[Hayles66]

I totally agree with you. I didn't realise how emotional I would be on hearing the news! I never knew him but the joy I get every day from using his products is profound. I hope USA honours his death in a big way. I hear Obama praised him as one of USA leading innovators.

 

[Richard Brown]

I totally agree with you. I didn't realise how emotional I would be on hearing the news! I never knew him but the joy I get every day from using his products is profound. I hope USA honours his death in a big way. I hear Obama praised him as one of USA leading inventors.

I just heard the news. Bill Gates said some very kind words. Apple, it's influence and the spin offs are his legacy.

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[Good karma]

Just heard that Steve Jobs dies. He was only 56. I wonder what will
this mean to Apple.

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I hope you are joking, no way, checking google now, first time hearing this bad news 

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[mjtyler]

Just heard that Steve Jobs dies. He was only 56. I wonder what will
this mean to Apple.

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Yes and only after just retiring....

 

[richsadams]

FWIW folks have been expressing their thoughts about Steve on the iPF News Thread since he passed...

http://www.ipadforums.net/apple-ipad-news/48380-steve-jobs-passes-away.html

Discussions about Apple's future, etc. are probably more appropriate here however. As usual, please keep discussions respectful. TIA.

 

[GoPackGo]

I totally concur and very nicely written!

Thank you. :thumbs:

I totally agree with you. I didn't realise how emotional I would be on hearing the news! I never knew him but the joy I get every day from using his products is profound. I hope USA honours his death in a big way. I hear Obama praised him as one of USA leading innovators.

I'm the same way. I mean I respected and admired Steve Jobs, but my emotional reaction surprised me. Because, like you, my (new, bought it in August) iPad is one of the smartest purchases I've ever made. Prior to buying an iPad the only Apple product I've ever owned were iPods, which I've had since 2004. iPhones and iPads are revolutionary but let's not forget how revolutionary iPods were and still are! Music is as much a part of my every day life as my iPad is, and my iPod has also changed my life.

 

[richsadams]

Steve Jobs' virtual DNA to be fostered in Apple University

To survive its late founder, Apple and Steve Jobs planned a training program in which company executives will be taught to think like him, in a forum to impart that DNA to future generations.

More:

Steve Jobs to live on, virtually, in Apple University - latimes.com

 

[GoPackGo]

More:

Steve Jobs to live on, virtually, in Apple University - latimes.com

A+

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[David79]

Howdy all "waves"

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[GoPackGo]

Hi!

Bought my first two iBooks today. Both $9.99. Oops. Looking forward to starting God @ Ground Zero tonight.

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