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Posted on 08/24/2011 3:55:06 PM PDT by Beaten Valve
Edited on 08/25/2011 5:41:39 AM PDT by Admin Moderator. [history]
Steve Jobs has resigned his post as CEO at Apple Inc.
Apple's Board of Directors today announced that Steve Jobs has resigned as Chief Executive Officer, and the Board has named Tim Cook, previously Apple's Chief Operating Officer, as the company's new CEO. Jobs has been elected Chairman of the Board and Cook will join the Board, effective immediately.
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This makes sense. I hope things get better for him.
He must have only a short time to live.
Can the new CEO be as effective a cult leader? If not, Apple stock will crash.
Although I hate the Apple fandom that is pervasive in the culture these days, I have nothing but respect for Steve, and wish him only the best. His story is truly remarkable and inspirational.
You’re a sick individual
“Here’s What You Need To Know About Tim Cook, Apple’s New CEO”
http://www.businessinsider.com/tim-cook-apple-ceo
You gotta give Steve credit.. His ideas made life a lot better.. I hope Apple survives without him..
He's been on a medical leave of absence since mid-January. Today's resignation portends an unhappy end for he and his family.
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From what Ive seen Apple will go on and on
Apple will be fine.
I think so.. He has put Apple on the correct path.
Poor fellow might be fighting cancer again. He will always have a special place in history though. The computers we use to have this dialog are here in large part because of him.
How very sad. I’m not well-versed in computer innovation, the tech world and business, but I know that his leaving the company because of his illness will be difficult for Apple and its employees. I feel badly for him and his family.
“Good riddance.”
Jobs has been a disaster for Apple as there stock is only at $340 and only Exxon has a larger market cap.
If this is due to illness, it is a reminder to all that it is not money that makes us wealthy but our health. Prayers for Mr. Jobs and his family.
As I said on the other thread, like him or not, Steve Jobs was a true visionary - the likes of which we don’t see much anymore - and he’s made a significant impact on our world. And as someone else mentioned, much of it was for good. He will be missed and my prayers go out to a giant of a man.
Thanks to his vision, we can all use better, more innovative products.
May his legacy continue!
-1985
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