Steve Jobs resigns as CEO, named chairman

Reuters ^ | August 24, 2011

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Silicon Valley legend Steve Jobs on Wednesday resigned as chief executive of Apple Inc in a stunning move at the technology giant he co-founded in a garage.

[BobL]

“That makes new CEO Tim Cook The Most Powerful Gay Man in Silicon Valley.”

Geeze, you think they’d get the message...

[KevinDavis]

So???

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indianrightwinger wrote: "iPhone is my first apple device. And, his innovation and vision for user experience are forever etched into my life. Feel very sad reading this news as it means his end may be nearer than ever before."

It is very sad, he is one of a kind. Still, I'm going to hold out some hope and prayers that he will live a long life.

[The KG9 Kid]

Gonna go out on a limb here, but I think that the new CEO Tim Cook really knows what he’s doing.

[bigdaddy45]

As long as he delivers the goods and doesn’t wave it in my face, then who cares.

[Outlaw Woman]

The sweet victory Jobs has, is the absolutely incredible success of Apple. Gates stole his ideas and propelled Microsoft into what it is today. To get a great lesson in what happen find the movie, 'Pirates of the Silicon Valley'.

I've always 'pulled' for Jobs just because of the crap that was thrown his way. He's a lib...but there's plenty of us 'conservatives' that pulled for him through the years. I did hear he was put into another slot in the company today. Something like the Chairman...can't remember exactly but it's a position that, if he gets well, he could do something with.

[dfwgator]

Microsoft owned PCs, but now we’ve shifted to the mobile world, and Apple owns that. Now it’s Microsoft looking up at Apple.

[SMGFan]

*sigh* Pray for Justice Ginsberg as well. She wants to continue serving the country. So be it.

Good friend died last February from this cancer.

[dfwgator]

Gates is a lib, too...so it’s a wash.

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PA Engineer wrote: "Whoa. Prayers up. Too young."

Agree, he is far too young. I hope researchers are able to find a method to diagnose pancreatic cancer earlier and a cure.

I believe that Steve Jobs has the fortitude and self discipline to do whatever it takes to fight the good fight which will allow time and good research to be on his side.

[dfwgator]

Pray for Justice Ginsberg as well. She wants to continue serving the country. So be it.

Well I certainly pray she hangs on until Obama is out of office.

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agooga wrote: "This really hurts. Steve— stay with us! Damn..."

It's very sad. Prayers and good thoughts sent for he and his family.

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The KG9 Kid wrote: "Gonna go out on a limb here, but I think that the new CEO Tim Cook really knows what he's doing."

If Steve Jobs had anything to do with his appointment, you're probably right.

[freekitty]

Very sad. I hope he will heal and remain with the company.

[Outlaw Woman]

Yep..and it is sweet justice as far as I’m concerned. Gates is a maggot; I’m just sorry I can’t afford Apple and I’m sorry a good conservative hasn’t blown everyone’s doors off in this field. But it is what it is...

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Outlaw Woman wrote: "The sweet victory Jobs has, is the absolutely incredible success of Apple. Gates stole his ideas and propelled Microsoft into what it is today. To get a great lesson in what happen find the movie, 'Pirates of the Silicon Valley'."

Agree Outlaw Woman. And you're bringing back some bad 80s memories for me personally. My work back then had the best computers around, all Apples with outstanding software. They never crashed. There were no jokes about making late night sacrifices to kick start them after a crash as there later would be with anything created by Gates.

Rumors traveled fast back then about some of Gates' strong armed sales techniques. It was not pretty.

[KevinDavis]

I hope you get I Brain Damage..

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SMGFan wrote: "*sigh* Pray for Justice Ginsberg as well. She wants to continue serving the country. So be it.

Good friend died last February from this cancer."

I'm very sorry for your loss, SMGFan.

Prayers sent for your dear friend and for you and for Justice Ginsberg.

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freekitty wrote: "Very sad. I hope he will heal and remain with the company"

Freekitty, well said.