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Steve Jobs Dead....

by BloggingPro
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I unfortunately don't have a link yet, but I saw a breaking news banner on the Yahoo homepage and Fox News is reporting on the development.



Edit:
http://gizmodo.com/5838847/steve-jobs-is-dead
Steve Jobs: Ex-Apple CEO Dies - ABC News
http://www.apple.com/
#dead #jobs #steve
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    SAD DAY.... Just heard the breaking news....
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  • Profile picture of the author BloggingPro
    Crazy stuff. I'm sure much will be written and talked about over the coming days and weeks. The world of personal computers, music, (and ironically the cartoon industry) just lost the Walt Disney of our time.
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    • Profile picture of the author Alan Petersen
      And right after the release of iPhone 4S. Like he waited for the release. He's been sick for a long time so hopefully he left a good plan in place for his company. Apple didn't do very well when he left in the 80's.
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      • Profile picture of the author BloggingPro
        Originally Posted by Alan Petersen View Post

        And right after the release of iPhone 4S. Like he waited for the release. He's been sick for a long time so hopefully he left a good plan in place for his company. Apple didn't do very well when he left in the 80's.
        Hopefully Apple has learned from the past and works to not repeat the fiasco that was the early 90's at Apple. That said, I hope they don't fall into the same loop that the Disney company did after Walt and his brother Roy passed away.
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    • Profile picture of the author The 13th Warrior
      Originally Posted by BloggingPro View Post


      The world of personal computers, music, (and ironically the cartoon industry) just lost the Walt Disney of our time.

      Thats probably the most accurate depiction of the man.

      Its kind of interesting that there are a percentage of inventors and innovators who are on the payroll of someone else and that companies bosses get all the credit while you never hear the name of the scientist or team that invented it or opened up the vision.

      This guy was both inventor, innovator, visionary AND BOSS..., I think thats a rare combination in one person.


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  • Profile picture of the author Michael Mayo
    I posted a thread about this too!

    Here is a link, Deleted ...lol

    ~MM~
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    See this one: Apple
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  • Profile picture of the author Jonathan 2.0
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    I don't feel bad about it: He lived an amazing life.
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  • Profile picture of the author Scott Burton
    When I first see these kinds of things, I question them... But...

    Steve Jobs: Ex-Apple CEO Dies - ABC News
    Apple Visionary Steve Jobs Dies At 56 : NPR
    Apple says Steve Jobs has died - The Washington Post
    Steve Jobs, Apple co-founder, dead at 56 - Business Updates - Massachusetts business news from The Boston Globe

    I guess that means either it's true, or the media ran with a rumor... Sadly, I expect it's true...
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    • Profile picture of the author BloggingPro
      Originally Posted by Scott Burton View Post

      When I first see these kinds of things, I question them... But...

      I guess that means either it's true, or the media ran with a rumor... Sadly, I expect it's true...
      With the official apple.com site displaying a death date, I think its safe to say this is true.
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    • Profile picture of the author Jonathan 2.0
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      Hi Scott.

      As far as I know it's true.
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  • Profile picture of the author Dash Evra
    OMG...What?!?!?! I was just telling my friend how much I want to be as successful as him when I get older! OMG! That is crazy!
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  • Profile picture of the author coolag
    Interesting he died right after the launch of iPhone 4s
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  • Profile picture of the author sbucciarel
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    Very sad news. I figured after he stepped down as CEO, that it would not be long.
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  • Profile picture of the author fitz10
    I'm not an Apple fan girl, but this news was deeply saddening to me.
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  • Profile picture of the author yukon
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    That's to bad, he wasn't really that old.

    The man was true to his business (Apple) all the way to the end.

    Goes to show, money isn't everything in life. Can't buy your way out of cancer, no doubt he had the money to do it, If it was possible.
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  • Profile picture of the author sidcandid
    That's bad. I am deeply saddened by this news. RIP Steve Jobs.
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    • Profile picture of the author Devid Farah
      A very sad day.

      RIP great genius, you will be missed.
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      • Profile picture of the author Jonathan 2.0
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        I don't understand why people say "RIP." (I understand that it's a nice sentiment ...)

        However surely that presupposes they may not "Rest In Peace." And I'm sure people like Steve Jobs will rest in peace.
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        • Profile picture of the author mojojuju
          Originally Posted by Jonathan 2.0 View Post

          I don't understand why people say “RIP.” (I understand that it's a nice sentiment …)

          However surely that presupposes they may not “Rest In Peace.” And I'm sure people like Steve Jobs will rest in peace.
          Perhaps saying "have a nice day" presupposes that a person may not "have a nice day". We still say it though and I think that's okay.
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          • Profile picture of the author Jonathan 2.0
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            Fair enough. That's a good point.
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          • Profile picture of the author Jonathan 2.0
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            Many people think the end is the end. (And they could be right.) However I think the end is just another beginning.
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    Never been a fan of Apple, but this man deserves a sincere respect. RIP.
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  • Profile picture of the author HeySal
    This goes beyond sad to tragic. 56 is not the age to be dying. The world is at loss with the passing of his genius.

    RIP Steve.
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  • Profile picture of the author ASUService
    I'm not a big Apple guy, and in more ways than not loth the way i<FillInTheBlank> (iPod, iPad, iTunes ... whatever) has setup their business model, I can't argue with the fact that the man was a genius.

    His work has really changed the world.

    R.I.P.
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    • Profile picture of the author Jonathan 2.0
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      Originally Posted by ASUService View Post

      His work has really changed the world.
      Although I don't know everything about him, I'd rather appreciate what he did in life than be sad because he passed over.

      Let’s celebrate Steve Jobs

      ...

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  • Profile picture of the author BloggingPro
    I don't even own any of his products, with the exception of two ipods that no longer work. I, however, have done a lot of reading on his management style, the companies he's helm'd, etc.

    I am really interesting to see how Wozniak responds to this. Even if they aren't the best of buddies it has to feel like losing a brother.
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  • Profile picture of the author Danielle Lynn
    Rest in peace Steve. You've made an impact on us all.
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  • Profile picture of the author JSProjects
    Very sad news. I have never been a big Apple fan, but it's impossible to ignore their rise to dominance.

    RIP Steve Jobs.
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  • Profile picture of the author ShyamPappu
    Yes..very sad day indeed!
    RIP Mr.Jobs
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    • Profile picture of the author Jacko
      A really great man died but his legacy
      will continue influencing the future generations.

      RIP Jobs.
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    R.I.P Steve..

    One of my favorite quotes from Steve was:

    The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking. Don’t settle. As with all matters of the heart, you’ll know when you find it.

    To all the people on this WF forum - this is something we all look for in our success!

    Fair well Steve - you will be missed.

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  • Profile picture of the author Patrician
    This is a very sad day.

    Steve Jobs was a genius no doubt about that - and he was married with 3 kids (+1) - so he had a successful life and he made a big difference. It is sad for everyone that his life ended so soon.

    He also had pain and suffering in his life and I am glad that is over with.

    Rest in Piece Steve Jobs!
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  • Profile picture of the author JSanti7
    Yup, "The Man" passed away....sad but true. He's the genius behind the Apple brand. I hope this does not signify the demise of Apple as well.
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  • Profile picture of the author Kunle Olomofe
    This is really sad news. I'm still fighting with the pain like I knew the man.

    As I tweeted a few moments ago: Color Computer Monitor, GUI, Computer Icons, Macintosh, iMAC, iPod, iPhone, iPad... who else can CREATE THE FUTURE like Steve Jobs? I hope this won't mark the end of computer innovations as we know it...
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    Rest In Peace Steve Job. . Thank You for making the our world a better place. And thank you for making our technology way out of our imagination. Thank you!
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    I'm so sorry about that. A very sad day. RIP Steve Jobs.
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  • Profile picture of the author Zero
    The first news i see when i sign on for the morning is Steve Jobs dead. I was in a total state of disbelief.
    The man was a genius, and a true inspiration for any entrepeneur. That speech he delivered at Stanford in 2005 is 1 of the most inspirational speechs i have heard. I'm gonna listen to it again and again - and really make an effort to follow his advice.

    He changed the world - he will be missed. I just hope Apple can cope without him.

    R.I.P Steve.
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  • Profile picture of the author richgrad
    The passing of a legend =(

    Here's my tribute to this great man...

    A Tribute to Steve Jobs, February 24, 1955
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    ‎"The near future seems a lot less bright tonight. It doesn't seem as easy to believe that something new and insanely great will always be just around the corner." - Michael Marshall Smith on Steve Jobs
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  • Profile picture of the author JanG
    I usually don't watch TV that much, but today I did turn it on. One of the first things I heard was the tragic news of Steve Jobs' death.

    I must admit that I don't own a single product produced by Apple, but I have always admired this great man. He had a dream, a vision. He has made a difference in the world, and has impacted our lives in one way or another.

    When I learned about him having passed away, I could not help myself, and shed a tear. People are passing away every single day, and it's always tragic. But somehow... Jobs' death really made me very sad :-(

    Rest in peace!
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  • Profile picture of the author Arock
    His vision... and gadgets made me feel like I was living in the future.
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  • Profile picture of the author KingOfMusic
    Obama actually said something nice about Mr Jobs, "The world has lost a visionary. And there may be no greater tribute to Steve's success than the fact that much of the world learned of his passing on a device he invented."

    I believe he was one of the most creative people of our time, sadly, most people my age, around me don't even know who he was. Hope that's not the case everywhere...

    Saddest thing is there won't be anymore entertaining presentations from him.

    Thanks for sharing your ideas with the world Mr Steve Jobs, you are a legend.
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    Google.com has put up a small tribute too, I believe for the first time ever?

    R.I.P Steve Jobs
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    • Profile picture of the author SamLaken
      I found out while listening to the radio driving home from work last night. I knew he was sick but didn't think it was this serious.
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  • Profile picture of the author ntastle
    really sad news for all the people who loved him he was really a great inventor of many latest items and his mission was to make the life of people easiest and cool.
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  • Profile picture of the author dagaul101
    Steve Jobs will be greatly missed, one thing is certain he has contributed enormously to our daily lives
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  • Profile picture of the author BloggingPro
    I think its really hard to quantify into words how his vision of better technology has really influenced the world. Obviously the first thing you think about is Apple computer, but there is so much more going on.

    The man's vision, and the company that made it a reality, changed so many industries. Their products brought creativity at a more affordable level. You have no idea how many independent films and low-budget television shows are edited with Final Cut Pro running on Mac computers.

    And that's just the tip of the iceberg. What about the music industry, that was literally turned upside down with the popularity of the iPod and iTunes... both of which undoubtedly spawned hundreds of clones that further increased the popularity of digital music.

    Talk about turning industries upside down... the iPhone. Does anyone remember the smart-phone world before Apple iOS and the iPhone--which I truly believed caused Google to develop their own OS to compete on a mobile level.

    He's taken the business model of many industries and simply said, "we aren't going to work like this anymore!" And he CHANGED it. He changed the way OTHER people operate their businesses with the visionary technology.

    And then of course there was Pixar, something that he bought from George Lucas and (with the help of many artists and creative people) used to turn the cartoon industry on its head--like he did with many others.

    Jobs' story is amazing. The ups and downs in this man's life are quite extraordinary when you realize what he accomplished in a relatively short period of time. It's now up to the company he left behind to keep up!
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    He will be missed
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  • Profile picture of the author larrydcook
    What a gift to us all he was, His influence will live on in our lives & in our offspring! A genius of our time A true visionary! We will miss him.
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  • Profile picture of the author totto
    Very sad news. Rest in peace Steve
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    R.I.P steve,,

    without you, apple remains a fruit
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    R.I.P Steve Jobs sad day.
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