[Beaten Valve]

That day has finally come...

[grimalkin]

This makes sense. I hope things get better for him.

[nuconvert]

He must have only a short time to live.

[DBrow]

Can the new CEO be as effective a cult leader? If not, Apple stock will crash.

[Paradox]

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.

[Swordmaker]

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[Nateman]

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.

[jerseyrocks]

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.

[longtermmemmory]

again?

not an apple fan but I do hope it is not health issues.

[biff]

Now maybe I will be able to get a decent flash player for my Ipad.

[SamAdams76]

Maybe this move is not due to health issues. Perhaps Jobs believes that it is a good time to let somebody else be CEO just to show the shareholders that he is not as indispensable as they may believe he is. The fact that he will now be chairman of the board means that he will be in position to make a change should the new CEO not work out (though it seems like TIm Cook will be just fine).

Hopefully he will get a chance to smell the roses for a while. I might disagree with his politics but his performance with Apple over the past 15 years is legendary. Taking Apple from where it was in 1997 to where it is today is probably the greatest performance of a CEO in the history of business. I do wish him well.

[Revolting cat!]

I’ve been thinking for a while, about what new products
can Apple introduce now? Washing machines with perty iPad-like
screens? Flat screen 4D TV sets? Smell-o-rama for home?
I am series. Have there been rumors about new toys?
I haven’t hoid any! An end of an aira, or what?

[Dengar01]

My mom had pancreatic cancer and survived ten years although her body eventually succumbed to a heart attack. She was never the same after the surgery.

I pray for his family and friends as I know how difficult this will be for them. Cancer is a cruel and awful thing to endure not only for the patient but the entire family.

May God be with them all...

[VanDeKoik]

What the heck?!!

What is he thinking??

[nina0113]

Guess his time’s getting small. Hope he’s ready.

[Battle Hymn of the Republic]

Tim Cook is known as the most powerful homosexual tech executive.

Many have said he is just a disgusting, mean person.

just another sign of the times folks. enjoy!

[mrsmith]

Leaving for a government gig?

That would explain those rumors of a new “Dept. of Jobs”...

[Biggirl]

Godspeed to Steve Jobs. Truly he was a pioneer.

[Psycho_Bunny]

“Steve’s extraordinary vision and leadership saved Apple”......from Steve.

I never liked him but I respect him and wish him the best.

[Fitzy_888]

Rumor has it...they were going to make Steve go on that TV show “Undercover Boss” and possibly get beaten over the head with a shoe in an IPod sweatshop in China.

[Caipirabob]

I hope his time is not painful. He was driven to work. To give it up, he must be in bad shape. Prayers that he’ll find comfort with the Lord.