That's so sad to read, and yes, I think that he resigned because of his illness, which is terrible but health is first.
The future of Apple is uncertain now, because Steve built up a name for Apple and without him, I fear that things will go terrible for the company. But we don't know.
Eh, Apple is too significant and large at this point for this to have an effect on them in the long-term.
He seems like the type who wouldn't stop working unless he just wasn't physically capable, so this worries me. Who knows what Apple would become without him, the man is a true visionary.
Eh, Apple is too significant and large at this point for this to have an effect on them in the long-term.
True, Steve Jobs has built up the brand so much that the demand is going to be there for some time. But I do wonder what implications this carries for their future products.
I don't understand why shareholders freak out the minute something happens to that man, he may be the FACE of Apple, but he isn't the backbone nor mind behind it. They need to chill the **** out
To the Apple Board of Directors and the Apple Community:
I have always said if there ever came a day when I could no longer meet my duties and expectations as Apple's CEO, I would be the first to let you know. Unfortunately, that day has come.
I hereby resign as CEO of Apple. I would like to serve, if the Board sees fit, as Chairman of the Board, director and Apple employee.
As far as my successor goes, I strongly recommend that we execute our succession plan and name Tim Cook as CEO of Apple.
I believe Apple's brightest and most innovative days are ahead of it. And I look forward to watching and contributing to its success in a new role.
I have made some of the best friends of my life at Apple, and I thank you all for the many years of being able to work alongside you.
It's sad if it's his illness that's taken a turn for the worse, but unfortunately pancreatic cancer has an extremely high mortality rate. That he's survived this long, even with a liver transplant is a miracle.
The stock dip is a typical knee-jerk reaction that is sure to recover. Tim Cook has been running things very successfully for a while now, and many of the big names behind Apple's success are still there. The only problem they have is that their do-no-wrong image relies heavily on Steve Jobs (especially with the fanbase), but it'll most likely be a short term hurdle.
I don't understand why shareholders freak out the minute something happens to that man, he may be the FACE of Apple, but he isn't the backbone nor mind behind it. They need to chill the **** out
But I do wish him the best.
He's certainly the backbone, mind and body of that company. Apple is by far the most controlling and dictactorship-like company of the tech colossi and nothing happens in that company, from a user perspective, design perspective or commercial perspective without his approval or suggestion.