R.I.P Steve Jobs - Life will never be the same?

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I was sad to hear of the passing of Steve Jobs this morning. He was a true innovator and it's hard to imagine what modern day life would be like without his influence. You can't even leave your house these days without coming across at least someone using one of his products whether it be an iPod, iPhone or iPad. He has changed the way we consume news and entertainment forever. He has also changed the way we communicate with one another - for good or bad. He didn't just create products, he created a new way of life. For that he will go down in history among all the other greats... and rightly so. R.I.P. Steve Jobs.

Steve Jobs, Apple founder, dies - CNN.com

February 24, 1955 – October 5, 2011



"Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only
way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work.
And the only way to do great work is to love what you do,"
- Steve Jobs
#off topic forum #jobs #life #rip #steve
  • I just saw this too... what a shock.
  • Very sad to hear this....R.I.P. Mr Steve Jobs.
  • Crazy. I had a feeling something was up when he resigned. Sad news.

    A true legend.
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  • This must be the third or fourth thread about his death. They moved them to the off topic...

    http://www.warriorforum.com/off-topi...jobs-dead.html
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    • That would explain why I didn't see any other threads when I posted this one. I don't see this as 'off-topic' at all. He has played a huge role in this industry and discussing his passing and those innovations he has made throughout his lifetime is just as worthy as any other thread in this main discussion forum.

      Right?
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    • I'm editing my post, retracting my words. I think it is in bad taste for
      me to call another member of the forum an "AssWipe!"

      Regardless of how disrespectful I think his post was to Steve Jobs...
      (gawwwwwwwwwwd!)

      Danni~
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  • This is very sad news to hear from a true Apple fan. Steve you truly changed my life for the good - thank you.

    It was odd that he stepped down as CEO shortly before his death and died the day after the new iPhone was announced.

    RIP Steve.
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    • We love you steve...

      Unbelievable, it really is
      Best to the family ---- RIP steve

      Danni~
  • so sad he will be missed.
  • Truly LARGER THAN LIFE.

    R.I.P. Steve Jobs
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    • condolences to his families and friends...we will miss u steve...
  • "It's the end of the world as we know it" And I feel fine!
  • RIP Steve you will be missed
  • A Very Sad Day in the Business World
  • Apple was one of the most powerful marketing machines in history, still is of course. Steve didn't just innovate, he showed us how great products creates a cult which cannot stop buying.

    Heck, I'm no fanboy of apple, but just looking around me, I have an iPod, an iPad (writing this from) and just checking out iPhone deals earlier this week.

    Again, not because I'm a fan of apple, but because I'm fan of quality products that don't just look cool, but work better than anything else of it's kind.

    And of course, he was an inspirational business person with a great sense of humour and incredible drive and vision.

    Rip mr Jobs, you spent your time well.
  • IMHO, he's one of the best marketers the world has ever seen. Very few products can inspire the absolute shopping frenzy and make sales of more than a million units on the first day alone, but he did it.

    The term 'Apple Fanboy' isn't used for nothing; the most hardcore of them will buy anything with their logo on it. This is marketing at its best.

    It's sad to see him go. He was also a technological visionary that managed to bring the future to the present. Da Vinci, Tesla and the other great inventors would be glad to have him in their ranks.
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  • Today the world lost one of the greatest minds we have seen in our lifetimes. This guy was not only a genius but a true visionary as well. He shaped modern computers, modern cellphones, and even revolutionized tablet pcs. Not to mention portable music players. I wish I had a portion of this man's genius. Now we will see if he was the only driving force of Apple or if they will continue in his image.

    R.I.P. Mr. Jobs.
  • RIP. Definitely an innovator.
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    • I just watched his video address to the Graduating kids at some uni...
      Here is something that made Apple what it is...
      I quote him,
      This was about when he was a "drop in at uni" doing classes that interested him.
      He spoke about the beautiful artistically drawn and composed posters etc around the uni and it attracted him to do a calligraphy course.

      He said, "There was something about it, artistically subtle in a way science can not explain"

      That is exactly what Apple is there in that statement!

      RIP Steve.
  • Deeply saddened by these news. Was busy the whole day and did not pay attention to the news, then on my way home fired up my (Android by the way) phone and then THIS...

    RIP Steve, we will remember you.
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    • He had a very courageous spirit. I found a lot moving in his talk, but especially this:



      all external expectations, all pride, all fear of embarrassment or failure - these things just fall away in the face of death, leaving only what is truly important. Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose. You are already naked. There is no reason not to follow your heart.

      Debbie
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  • Although I know he is so sick, I am shocked to hear he passed away.

    He would be missed

    Apple - Remembering Steve Jobs

    such a man death is a waste for each one of us. He touched each of us life's

    R.I.P
  • A very sad day, he literally changed the world. It's a great legacy to leave behind.
  • Yes, what an amazing man. Words can't properly describe him, but he will live on.
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    • I just heard the news myself I was very surprised to hear about his passing. God bless him.
  • RIP, it's really shocking that this news comes one day after the announcement of iPhone 4S...
  • Man, this is shocking. The guy just went to retirement in august. He worked almost till the end of his life. This shows how much action taker he was.
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    • I think you will find he retired because of his illness - he knew this was coming. I think we all did after seeing the recent photos of him. Unfortunately it was only a matter of time...
  • Damn, this photo looks so terrible. Last time, i saw him was on stage presenting something. I guess it was related to cloud music storage.

    But, i seriously salute guy's strong worth ethics. He got retired just 2 months back, i guess.

    Thats hardwork. You cant escape hardwork and he loved what he did so much.

    Lot of us think, we will make few millions and buy a yacht and go on vacation with wife kids. But, seriously, you got to love your wokr, that even painful thing like cancer doesnt stop you from taking action.

    Awesome, may his soul rest in peace.
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  • RIP Steve Jobs.
    You'll always be alive in our hearts.
  • Very sad to see him go. Thank you, Steve Jobs, for everything that you gave the world!
  • R.I.P Steve Jobs

    One of the greatest innovator and entrepreneur the world has seen thus far.

    You will be greatly missed by all.
  • I agree, the world lost a giant today.

    But the story of Steve Jobs is still being written...

    History books, in whatever form they exist in the future, will no doubt record Jobs as the greatest business and technology visionary and the most accomplished turnaround expert in the last 50 years.

    He has to be ranked with men like Henry Ford.
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    Bruce New Media
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    • Except hopefully he was no Nazi sympathizer.
  • Even though it wasn't exactly unexpected, it was still incredibly shocking to me... sad day...
  • It's unbelievable! We all knew he was sick, but his death was still too sudden. If it was possible for one man to change the world, it was him. Farewell, Steve!
  • Just read a few articles about it, I must say I'm a bit upset. My user title was "Apple Addict" for quite some time... disheartening news. Hopefully Apple, Inc. keeps coming out with amazing products that I can get lost in without the legend, Steve Jobs. RIP.
  • R.I.P Steve Jobs one of the Greatest Minds EVER!!!
  • A great visionary and innovator dying at too young an age. RIP Steve...
  • Sorry to hear of his passing.
    RIP Steve!
  • I didn't know he was dead until I read this thread.
    That's sad, he was a great entrepreneur and a great man.
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    • Steve Jobs has made some of the most profound statements I have ever heard.

      He is someone that has truly inspired me in ways I couldn't even imagine.

      Sad day for me.

      RIP Steve
  • I didn't know Steve Jobs, and I never bought an Apple product in my life. But this was a sad day to hear that Steve went on to the great reward. He was an amazing person. To think that Apple fired him at one time, even though he started the damn company with his friend. And when they ran into trouble, they hired him back, and he went on to build that company into the highest capitalized company in the world. Hard to imagine that Apple is worth more than Exxon Mobil Corp.
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    • Jobs was a huge inspiration to me. I had a feeling this might happen based on his condition and resign. Just shocked. He's definitely made many lives better, specially mine. Will miss him greatly. Rest in peace.
    • I'm truly saddened to learn of Steve Jobs' death.I extend our sincere condolences to his family and friends,and to everyone Steve has touched through his work.
    • Yesterday morning I told my 23 year old daughter that the 'father'
      of her IPhone had died. She had never heard of him. That really saddened me. I made her watch CNN al day yesterday. Now she knows who he was.

      R.I.P. Steve. You still are a great inspiration to so many people.
  • It's really sad - he's really a genius how not only he created apple, but also created a different world.
  • Sad Day for all the tech and apple fan. R.I.P Steve Jobs, you will be missed
  • For me or maybe for us.. Steve Jobs is really Inspirator and Innovator. He's the legend in Digital..

    Condolences for Steve Jobs, The World has change because you..

    Indonesia very SHOCK hearing about End of life Steve Jobs..
    Miss you, Steve Jobs..
  • You will always be remembered for your great works, Steve.

    I commend you for taking the advancement of technology to the next level.
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    • I always believed that we should never regret the things we did....but rather the things we didn't do.

      Steve......did it all.

      He did it so well.....he had the world wrapped around blocks (literally) to touch, feel, and own his latest creations.

      That's not hype......that's true greatness.

      And while I wish he could have stuck around longer.....better to have lived 20 lifetimes in ONE.....then shuffle along till the age of 100......accomplishing little more then flipping a remote control while eating a bag of friggin' Wavy Lay Doritos.

      Steve figured out the secret to LIFE........DON'T PACE IT. LET IT ALL HANG OUT AND LET THE CHIPS FALL WHERE THEY MAY.

      Most lack the guts to do that. Most are too worried about the "Jones Family." Steve wasn't. He sold them the latest and greatest manifestation from his very brilliant mind.

      RIP......for sure. But thanks for being so great your legacy lives forever.


      peace, Vegas Vince
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    • I'm not a big fan of Apple products, but I am a big fan of Steve Jobs. Sometimes I think he and Gene Roddenberry (creator of Star Trek) had some sort of mental connection.

      A lot of items you saw in the original TV show Star Trek are products we use now. The computer Kirk used on a table (Apple II home PC), communicator (cell phone) tri-corder that Spock used (iPad).

      Like Roddenberry, Steve Jobs was a true visionary and a marketing genius. Not everyone can create a company that has more cash than the US Treasury.

      I remember reading a post somewhere that said...

      "During the great depression of the 1930s people were lining up for bread. During the great recession of 2009, people were lining up for the newest iPhone."

      You'll be truely missed Steve.
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  • I'm speechless, he truly lived a life of excellence and made a difference in this world.
  • R.I.P.

    Hardly Off Topic! A true marketer if not one of the very best in our lifetime. How can this be off topic when almost everyone here clicked an icon with a mouse to go online and visit this forum? The man and Woz co-invented the mouse and Jobs marketed the graphical interface and the mouse to a world that didn't know they needed it. Top Marketing and relevant to everything > Marketing (with a Capital M).

    Jeffery 100% :-)
  • Rest in peace Steve...you will never be forgotten. Apple will carry your name on forever.
  • Hey, at least he got to live to see his company turn into a success. That's cool.
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    • I have to admit I'm not the world's most sensitive guy. Hope no one takes offense, but I did think this was funny.

  • I didn't know he died until i read this thread.

    RIP Steve
  • He contributed a lot to this world.
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  • I'm so sad to hear this. I had hoped that he would beat this illness. It's such a shame to lose a great genius.

    RIP, Steve.
  • Sad, sad, sad. A revolutionary mind bites the dust. RIP Steve.
  • One of the greatest thinkers and movers of our time. Awful news indeed.
  • Steve Jobs has been and will continue to inspire mankind. He will be remembered as one of the most brilliant man that I ever walked Earth.
  • His contributions and hard work has touched many... R.I.P. Steve...
  • R.I.P. Steve Jobs, so sad, especially for his family.
  • rest in peace
    you will forever be remembered
  • He certainly put the ding in my universe.

    It's a sad day.

    "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."
  • Apple will never be the same
  • RIP Steve. A true visionary that will be hard to replace.

    Tanvir
  • A very sad day indeed. He has influenced the technological world immensely. Hopefully Apple will be able to follow what Steve envisioned the company to become, which is already a juggernaut.
  • Great man, huge respect to him. May he rest in piece (Hope I wrote this write)!
  • Just heard the news... RIP Steve. The man's a frickin' genius.
  • A man that touched the life as so many people all around the world R.I.P. Steve Jobs.
  • I was speechless when I heard this,
    RIP Steve, thanks for the technology, the memories and for the future.

    Aarron
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    • What a great shame but what a huge amount he managed to cram into his life and make no mistake, the years he was alive, he did have a good life.

      I'm in awe of a lot of people that have a serious illness like this but battle and battle until they simply no longer can. The time between when he retired through his illness and the time he passed just shows what a great battler Steve was and a great innovator of our times.

      Rest in Peace chap.
  • Something was fishy about him quitting. Home he died of natural causes and not other wise.

    Does any one know his cause of death???
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    • Nothing fishy at all.

      He'd been ill with a form of pancreatic cancer for some time, he resigned due to ill health concerning that and sadly died from that.
  • Another great person wasted to this horrible disease.

    The quicker we find a cure the better.
  • My tribute to a great man:
    A Tribute to Steve Jobs, February 24, 1955

    R.I.P =(
  • He made a huge difference ... He was a very big inspiration for me.
    I don't know, I feel like I lost a good friend.
    I'm shocked and speechless.
    Rest in peace.
  • steve jobs was/is a bold , big and wonderful inspiration to entrepreneurism

    RIP
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    • The work is completed.

      The machine rotates.

      The creator - one of the trigger of mobile computing revolution - had rest.

      Forever.

      I stopped and thought about what I got from this man?

      Firstly, I'm not a habitual Apple fan, but I use the Apple products everyday, because they make my life easier. These are at my fingertips, would be difficult to do without them.

      Secondly, his life and career influenced me inspirationally, sometimes. Despite of his family circumstances, he looked after himself early. Founded a garage company with Steve Wozniak.

      This company has grown into what? Steve Jobs was a millionaire at his age of 24. The Apple's liquid reserves were higher than in the United States Treasury, this summer. What a career! How inspirational it is!

      The New York Times called him one of the greatest innovator of the modern capitalism.

      Eric Smidt (former managing director of big G.) called him 'the most successful business leader of past 25 years'.

      Bill Gates called him 'the most inspiring leader.'

      I'm far from these leagues. But, their examples spur me to take action.

      Thanks, Steve. Rest In Peace.

      Sandor
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  • One of the greatest minds in human history...and he lived to be in our time....

    Such a loss...
    RIP Mr. Jobs...we all highly salute you....
  • RIP steve ...
  • Quite a colossal loss to Apple and all lovers of hardwork and innovation
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    RIP Steve Jobs.
  • You were a great speaker and a motivator to many,
    RIP!
  • Steve Jobs will be greatly missed, the Michael Angelo of the digital age
  • You were the greatest business leader of our time.Inspiration for all entrepreneurs no matter how big or small.
    RIP
  • RIP Jobs.

    when I look at history and especially the last 100 years and how technology has changed the world, I am thankful that I was born in such a time to see all these changes and what Man has been able to create.

    I am not an apple fan at all, I don't own any apple products but there is simply no denying the impact this man had on computing and the digital age.

    my aspirations are one day to be able to say I made such a contribution to the world and an impact in so many peoples lives.

    An example to us all as a marketer, creator, leader in this industry and someone with the drive that pushes the human spirit to accomplish such great things!

    My thoughts go out to his family and loved ones.
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  • that's life though!
  • Rest in Peace Steve jobs, a true genius who changed the world, you will be sadly missed.

    All the best wishes to the family
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  • The HERO that changed the world of technology forever is gone forever. RIP STEVE JOBS - I will miss your keynote address, your quotes, your imagination, your marketing and the sheer power to shock the world with unimaginable inventions. I truly am iSad!!! You will be remembered
  • This was not a man! This was HALF God and half man!
    He was and is real LEGEND!!!
    All his ideas and products are incredible.
    Look what he did just during the last 20 years! Really incredible!
    All those computers, itunes, cartoons! Man.... he inspired all of us!
    Rest in peace.
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  • It's really sad to hear that he's gone. He changed the world and was/is such a genius.

    Prayers and thoughts to his family and friends.
  • R.I.P You will be missed.

    Tom
  • Rest in peace Mr. Steve Jobs! You did very well in the industry of technology. Thank you for sharing your skills and talent Mr. Jobs!
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    • Amazing how he first got cancer seven years ago and still managed to keep producing like he did.
  • Really feeling very bad today..wish that he got peace.
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    • Gutted - love my mac and all things apple! Just watched his Stanford speech and I identify tonnes with him - what a man! Sad to see him gone His legacy will live on ...
  • A titan, a monolith has passed......a true marketer and eclectic innovator in the truest sense of the word. The man knew how to weave scintillating stories that would make Seth Godin proud.

    While I am sincerely saddened at such a loss, I am inspired by the way Steve Jobs lived his life - 100% full throttle and on his own terms. Rest in peace, you have earned a place in history.

    RoD
  • To sad to hear this... R.I.P Steve
  • It would not surprise me if he had secretly been working to develop an ipancreas. Too bad he didn't live long enough to release it.

    His first computer was marketed as "insanely great"....!!!!

    Visionary... innovator.... motivator...

    Fired... hired back.... Took Apple from a 5 billion dollar company to 350 billion...

    Laser focus... Never settled... TOOK ACTION... Brought the best out of others...
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  • It is a very sad day indeed, weird to think only the other day I had to analyse his leadership/managerial qualities for one of my assignments and then to see this thread appear very shortly after. No loss is a nice one, however at least we can all say he has left behind a legacy of innovative thinking, ideas, creation and most of all belief in standing out among others in the world of business. R.I.P.

    Dan
  • Was sad to hear this news. He was a truly inspiring person.
  • I can't really put into words what he has meant to the world of technology. As large as Apple became he always seemed like he reatained his core values that launched the home computer industry in the first place. He didn't seem to follow standard practices, he did things his own way inspired by what he loved, which was technology. He really was the leader of tech. Sad to see him go.
  • He changed the world of technology due to his inventions and creative ideas. He is also one of my favorite persons in the business world because of his commitment and attitude. I was very shocked when he resigned as the CEO of Apple and didn't know about his sickness.

    Steve truly deserves to be a legend. A business icon.
  • R.I.P Steve Jobs one of the Greatest Minds EVER!!!
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    • One man changed the world through innovation. Steve Jobs, you are an inspiration to us all...
  • Steve Jobs Changed the World!

    Thanks man!
  • While I'm definitely on board for the condolences... I have to wonder if the public's warm fuzzy feelings of mourning would occur if it was Gates instead of Jobs.

    Not taking anything away from Jobs. Like I said, his death is a horrible thing. Just wondering, that's all.
  • As a rabid Apple fan, this is truly a loss. Job was one of the most brilliant business/marketing minds of the century.
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    Thank u steve for the Iphone And other apple devices as without them the world seems missing.RIP steve !
  • Our prayers go out to your family Mr. Jobs... May you rest in peace for a "Job" well done.

    -DTM
  • The one and only,Sorry to hear of his passing.
    Rest in Peace. After I....I...I...I for Idea..Brilliant idea..salute.
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    • When my parents brought home the Apple IIe computer, my life was forever changed. I wonder what I would be doing today if I had never got into computer programming.
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  • Sad to hear about Steve Jobs RIP, I was never an apple user until a few years ago but after my 1st mac book and iphone I will never look back.

    What a great man and visionary.
  • Some people seem to live their lives in concentrated time.
    They live short lives but accomplish much.

    This is a great loss to the marketing and technology world.

    -Ray Edwards
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    • I think that really was great way of putting things Ray.

      Though Steve's life was tragically short, not a moment was wasted and that goes a long way.

      It really is amazing how much we can all accomplish in so little time.
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  • Steve Jobs was a visionary, one of the few people who understand how technology can directly benefit all of us. We can't imagine living without smartphones now, but they used to be ugly, clunky things which only business people used. The idea of a tablet PC seemed unnessecary until the iPad. These inventions will be foundations to be built upon and adapted by both consumers and industry for years to come. The new Siri intelligent personal assistant will be (would have been?) a quantum leap forward in true intelligent interaction with machines. It's a sad day when we don't have someone like Steve Jobs to move us forward. Let's hope others are inspired to carry on his work.
  • That man will always be remembered as one of the true innovators of our time. Like an Edison or DeVinci because of his influence on technology. It trips me out the amount of influence his endeavors had.
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    • Very, very sad, for this man's whole family, especially those who would not recognise him in these tributes. The Son & 3 Daughters who just knew this guy as "Dad".
  • RIP Steve. He truly lived his life and in that made the world a better place.
  • Steve Jobs was a great man. No doubt. It's sad that he's gone.
  • RIP Steve.

    Nothing to say, he is legend. He changed our lifes in so many ways.
  • In most facets of life; there are innovators and perfectors. Steve Jobs was one of the few that was both. R.I.P.
  • My heart goes out to Steve's family and kids.

    Steve was able to turn something unwanted into a necessity.

    He was brilliant, a game changer for sure.

    Steve will always be remembered.
  • I too was shocked and saddened to hear the news. A true pioneer for sure.
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  • I saw the bouquets of flowers placed on the floor outside the Apple store when I got into the city. They were beautifully placed with different colour combination.

    The crafting of the messages from Apple and media coverage. Steve is known to be a perfectionist and always in control. The various keynote addresses and product launches, the exit process. I have a feeling that Steve ensure things got running as he expected during his last days.

    I love his innovation, his marketing and his vision. A true visionary.

    Stay Hungry. Stay Foolish.
  • Best C.E.O ever , visionary , genius and many other things...
    Maybe some people hated him , but I am sure than everybody respected him.
    Our life will sure be worse without him.
    I almost cry when I think about him passing away....
    Rest In Peace Steve!
  • RIP Steve.
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  • He was just a man, and mortal like all of us.

    Still, he accomplished more in his life than probably hundreds of us warriors combined, ever well. Heck, maybe thousands, etc.

    Just remind yourself that the end always comes, quite wasting your time and see what amazing impact you can have on this world, however big or small.

    The world seems a bit less creative today...
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    Some people act like he resurrected people, found the AIDS cure or achieved world peace, they're even CRYING over is death! CRYING... Seriously? Idiots.
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    • I did not come up with this and am not saying it's exactly how I feel, but I saw the following status on facebook today:

      "Remember Steve Jobs died for your sins."
  • it will surely never be the same with apple co...r.i.p. steve jobs you'll always be remembered.
  • r.i.p. apple
  • i have read this somewhere i can't remember

    Three apples that changed the world:
    the one that Eve ate,
    the one that fell on Newton's head,
    and the one that Steve Jobs built.
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  • SJ was an inspiration too many, myself included. RIP Steve.
  • He will never be forgotten... He truly left the world a legacy
  • I am not an Apple fan but his passion for his business was really outstanding. From his marketing efforts to his small products he make the world think his way. In my opinion he is one of the person who try to reinvent the wheel and became so successful doing that.
  • Yes, Steve was really the man who changed the world.
  • A true visionary and creative genius. You saw things light years before anybody else did. A remarkable man. You will be missed. RIP Steve Jobs
  • Rest in Peace Steve!

    Watched a dutch program yesterday that was dedicated to him, what a genius man it was :-(!

    Very curious to see how apple performs in the next months and years...
  • I feel for his family, but cannot agree with all the genuflecting in this thread-he was a man, not a god-granted, a smart one, but a "great" one-I'm not so sure, and I doubt anybody else who didn't personally know him is either.

    He was certainly not a "rebel" (as that fanciful, misleading Apple ad with Bob Dylan, Ghandi, Ali, etc, implied), at least not in the sense that Martin Luther King and Ghandi were-both willing to sacrifice themselves (they knew they'd almost certainly be killed, but relentlessly championed the oppressed anyway) both going up against the guns of powerful empires to defend the oppressed, and both of whom bravely died as martyrs. Jobs died too young, but was no martyr, and was no Edison or Tesla either.

    He was a smart business man who knew how to leverage the brains of other people and promote his own personal mystique so well that plenty of Apple fans are now adding to Jobs' credits, inventions that he did not invent.

    The people who did will never be known, and probably never make more than the wage they made while working out their brilliant ideas and most of the people who think it was Jobs will die thinking that.

    I wonder if any of the Apple admirers among us have thought to start any threads eulogizing the many sweatshop workers that died (of suicide) this year alone, after contributing to Apple's massive profits with their blood sweat and tears, not to mention keeping the price from climbing even higher, by subsidizing every Mac purchase, and every dollar of Mac profits with their underpaid labor.

    For every great marketer, there are a hundred workers providing them with the actual stuff to market, without whom the Steve Jobs' of the world would never get anything built, and none of us would have heard of him, let alone be worshiping him as a fallen hero.
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  • R.I.P Steve jobs was amazing, and he will be remembered as the one who changed history in the Digital Space.

    But as he said himself:

    "Death Is Very Likely The Single Best Invention Of Life"


    Lets see what the future brings and whish his family all the best.
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    • Steve Jobs was many things and many were great, but that quote is stupid.
  • May he rest in peace, it is wonderful to have had exposure to such wonderful talent, a challenge to all of us
  • Rest In Peace In iHeaven Sir. Steve Jobs . .
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