R.I.P. STEVE JOBS

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  • Zod
    Zod Posts: 10,916
    I don't use apple products, but that sucks that he died. Even though I use an Android phone, I'm well aware that it was Apple that really pushed (accelerated) the development of smartphones.

    While my PC is windows, I'm fully aware that it was "innovated" from an apple OS in the 80's.

    The dude pushed technology, and even though you might not use it, that competition enhanced products from other companies.

    He brought Apple almost back from the dead with his forsight about the future being portable devices.

    RIP steve.
  • pjradio
    pjradio Posts: 6,704
    Zod wrote:
    I don't use apple products, but that sucks that he died. Even though I use an Android phone, I'm well aware that it was Apple that really pushed (accelerated) the development of smartphones.

    While my PC is windows, I'm fully aware that it was "innovated" from an apple OS in the 80's.

    The dude pushed technology, and even though you might not use it, that competition enhanced products from other companies.

    He brought Apple almost back from the dead with his forsight about the future being portable devices.

    RIP steve.

    great perspective...well said
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  • Ron Burgundy
    Ron Burgundy Posts: 499
    Really sad day!
  • PearlLucy
    PearlLucy Posts: 492
    edited October 2011
    I too don't own any of these "Istuff" but I admire him. It was really shocking to hear he had passed. It sucks he died so young. I feel he could have done so much more if he had more time! But who am I to say that...

    Also, I think it is a great example of what should really matters in our lives: our health and our legacy ...NO MONEY in this world can buy you HEALTH or help you build a reputation ( and when I say reputation I mean as a good friend, mother/father, son/daughter, citizen, etc...)

    RIP Steve :(
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  • capthowdy1027
    capthowdy1027 Posts: 3,270
    I'm extremely saddened by this. I'm watching the coverage on CNN right now and one of the people just said "He is right up there with Thomas Edison." It's very odd to think about it like that, but it really is true.

    RIP Steve.
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  • eyejacker
    eyejacker Posts: 1,282
    :cry:
    I own 5 Macs, an iPod an iPhone etc... Never owned a PC...
    Truly a sad sad day....

    He changed the creative industry singlehandedly.....
  • JasonE
    JasonE Posts: 531
    It's a sad, sad day.
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  • randallanddarcy
    randallanddarcy Posts: 813
    Zod wrote:
    I don't use apple products, but that sucks that he died. Even though I use an Android phone, I'm well aware that it was Apple that really pushed (accelerated) the development of smartphones.

    While my PC is windows, I'm fully aware that it was "innovated" from an apple OS in the 80's.

    The dude pushed technology, and even though you might not use it, that competition enhanced products from other companies.

    He brought Apple almost back from the dead with his forsight about the future being portable devices.

    RIP steve.
    That's a great epitaph, and all true. (I do love my iPod though).
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  • Teddyledbetter
    Teddyledbetter Seattle, WA Posts: 475
    SJ isad.
    Peace to all your friends and family.
    May your visions live on through the lives you inspired.

    Gonna break out the Apple IIc tonight and play some Chop-lifter.
  • FrankY59
    FrankY59 Posts: 1,052
    MacBook.
    iPad.
    iPhone.

    I use all these devices every single day of my life for work and pleasure. This guy was revolutionary. You will not be forgotten when the inevitable next best thing comes out.

    Thank you.
  • bionicamy
    bionicamy Posts: 425
    We lost a great innovator. RIP

    This is a prepared text of the Commencement address delivered by Steve Jobs, CEO of Apple Computer and of Pixar Animation Studios, on June 12, 2005

    http://news.stanford.edu/news/2005/june ... 61505.html
    “This is a ah another request fulfillment. If none of the other of you like it at least one guy does. Actually it’s a girl, she’s right back there.”
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  • Given to...
    Given to... Wyoming Posts: 5,007
    Very sad. Such an innovative man. And what every CEO should strive to be... decent.
    "...would you like some forks?" EV 12-02-06
  • Smellyman
    Smellyman Asia Posts: 4,528
    Ironically, my 3 and half year old Macbook Pro died this weekend. won't power on. :(

    Apple truly innovated.

    I just wish they weren't so aggressive with their patent law suits which is helping to stagnate growth for other companies. :(

    But today it is just RIP Steve....
  • pjradio
    pjradio Posts: 6,704
    ipod....check
    iphone...check
    Mac Computer.....check
    ipad....check
    using itunes....check
    changing EVERYTHING!!!.....check!

    my 2 & 4yr olds using computers?......CHECK!!!!
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  • The Waiting Trophy Man
    The Waiting Trophy Man Niagara region, Ontario, Canada Posts: 12,158
    RIP, from my iPhone
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    I'm so happy with my righteous self
  • Flagg
    Flagg Posts: 5,856
    pjradio wrote:
    ipod....check
    iphone...check
    Mac Computer.....check
    ipad....check
    using itunes....check
    changing EVERYTHING!!!.....check!

    my 2 & 4yr olds using computers?......CHECK!!!!

    Yeah, me too. Hell my 66 year-old father got an iPod touch and can use it and my 65 year-old mother uses her iPhone to post on Facebook.
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  • penny lane2
    penny lane2 Illinois Posts: 84
    R.I.P.
    His creativity will be missed. Hopefully it will continue to inspire others to think outside the box. He has completely changed how a lot listen to music today, among other things.
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  • DeLukin
    DeLukin Posts: 2,757
    A relatively short life, but one lived to the fullest. He was the most interesting thing about the tech industry and will be missed.
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  • jjflash
    jjflash Posts: 5,038
    The world waved goodbye to another icon yesterday as well. Fred Shuttlesworth, the great civil rights-era leader, died. RIP to two great men.

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  • Kat
    Kat Posts: 4,973
    He helps to define greatness and he's gone much too soon. RIP

    I type this on my MacBookPro and I saw it on my little iPod. I wish I had an iPhone too.

    Thank you Steve.
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