so much for that
OT: Steve Jobs passes away at 56
October 5th, 2011 at 8:00 PM
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OT: Steve Jobs passes away at 56
Sad day indeed. Thoughts and prayers with his family and friends.
http://www.cnn.com/2011/10/05/us/obit-steve-jobs/index.html
Posted with iPad.
October 5th, 2011 at 8:03 PM | 
I've always been a PC guy,
I've always been a PC guy,
October 5th, 2011 at 8:07 PM |
It's hard to imagine now, but
It's hard to imagine now, but
It's hard to imagine now, but Apple was really struggling when they brought him back on board in the late '90s. The man was an absolute genius. RIP.
October 5th, 2011 at 8:21 PM |
The current Apple home page:
The current Apple home page:
October 5th, 2011 at 10:43 PM |
Imagination and courage....
Imagination and courage....
"His victories were based on imagination and courage" Roger Ebert on Steve Jobs.
Thanks Steve
"Oh, the usual. I bowl. Drive around. The occasional acid flashback." -The Dude
October 5th, 2011 at 8:44 PM |
He didn't come alone
He didn't come alone
The Next OS he brought with him was a nice addition to the company, and became the basis for OS X, though the iPod likely did more to saving the company.
October 5th, 2011 at 8:05 PM |
One of the few men who
One of the few men who
One of the few men who changed the world....
October 5th, 2011 at 8:09 PM |
posted from iPhone
posted from iPhone
He was truly an innovator and a genius CEO. a lot of people don't realize that when he came back to apple in the mid 90's he turned them around
October 5th, 2011 at 8:39 PM |
No disrespect but that is pretty much common knowledge
No disrespect but that is pretty much common knowledge
and he has been eating Gates' lunch on a daily basis for years. So much so, that Apple became the largest company by market cap in the world this summer.
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/apple-crowned-no-1-with-biggest-market-cap-2011-08-10
"... never forget that Ohio is still a four-letter word."
-Bob Ufer
October 5th, 2011 at 8:51 PM |
For years? Gates hasn't
For years? Gates hasn't
For years? Gates hasn't worked full time (or at all) at Microsoft for half a decade. He hasn't even been the CEO at Microsoft for over 10 years. Jobs was a genius but I don't know if eating his lunch is the right way to put it.
/leavesbeforeashitstormaboutcomputerscomes
October 5th, 2011 at 9:13 PM |
It's an expression, as they were the two main figureheads of the
It's an expression, as they were the two main figureheads of the
industry and true rivals.
I'm a PC user (besides my Ipad, which is sweet) and Apple is straight crushing pc's in user loyalty, marketing, growth, profit as well as many other areas.
"... never forget that Ohio is still a four-letter word."
-Bob Ufer
October 5th, 2011 at 9:31 PM |
PC's-Thousands of
PC's-Thousands of
PC's-Thousands of makers=fragmented user base, Apple-One maker hence really easy to create brand loyalty.
Can we please stop with this and just appreciate Jobs for what he was though?
Blue is Faster
October 5th, 2011 at 9:21 PM |
well now he's dead
well now he's dead
happy?
Please be considerate and honor his memory- surely he has impacted your life
"This is an elite job, and will continue to be an elite job. This is Michigan ferodsakes!"
October 5th, 2011 at 9:24 PM |
Are you directing that to me? If so,
Are you directing that to me? If so,
I am singing his praises as he he took little ole Apple into the largest company in the world. How or why would I be happy at his or anyone's death. That is just classless to even suggest.
"... never forget that Ohio is still a four-letter word."
-Bob Ufer
October 5th, 2011 at 9:41 PM |
no, the guy who said
no, the guy who said
that he was feeding of Gates or whatever
"This is an elite job, and will continue to be an elite job. This is Michigan ferodsakes!"
October 5th, 2011 at 9:50 PM |
I believe that is me you're referring to
I believe that is me you're referring to
and if so, you clearly didn't understand my post. As I was putting Jobs over for his accomplishments.
"... never forget that Ohio is still a four-letter word."
-Bob Ufer
October 6th, 2011 at 11:40 AM |
If you mean the "Eating
If you mean the "Eating
If you mean the "Eating Gates' lunch" comment (I'm not sure if you were) that's a misrepresentation of the phrase. It is a complimentary, admiring way of saying one person got the better of another. A colorful means of saying one person beat a rival or competitor. It doesn't mean he's scamming off Gates' work or riding Gates' coattails.
I read the comment as an appreciative whistle of admiration for all Jobs accomplished, particularly in a market where one platform seemed to be dominant for quite a while.
Candace: No... That why they make smart word box for tell monkey hard brain-hurty things.
Phineas: Removing prepositions makes it more condescending.
October 5th, 2011 at 8:05 PM |
Loyal Apple Customer
Loyal Apple Customer
I've been a loyal Apple guy since the 80s. Mr. Jobs, you will be missed.
"Funny isn't it, how naughty dentists always make that one fatal mistake."
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October 5th, 2011 at 8:07 PM |
I bet every company
I bet every company
I bet every company references how Apple does something as an example of how to do it right on a daily basis. What a testament.
Just like getting to watch great athletes, I consider it a blessing to have witnessed what Steve Jobs did during my lifetime.
"Anyone who isn't confused, really doesn't understand the situation." - Edward R. Murrow
October 5th, 2011 at 8:08 PM |
Got my first iPod in 2001 and
Got my first iPod in 2001 and
Got my first iPod in 2001 and have been an Apple supporter ever since.
Thank you for everything Mr. Jobs. My prayers go out to you and your family.
(I can't stand cancer.)
October 5th, 2011 at 8:12 PM |
Even if you don't agree or
Even if you don't agree or
Even if you don't agree or buy his products, you gotta admit he was a great marketing individual and amazing innovator. iPads, iPhones, and especially the iPod, as well as Mac systems, have become so popularized today.
RIP
October 5th, 2011 at 8:20 PM |
Cancer is a terrible thing.
Cancer is a terrible thing.
Cancer is a terrible thing. RIP Steve Jobs.
October 5th, 2011 at 8:21 PM |
RIP Steve Jobs
RIP Steve Jobs
and condolences to his family. They guy didn't just invent many of the technologies he created, but made them easy to use and accessible to people. He is responsible for making the personal computer "personal" and easy to use. A true innovator who will be missed.
"Michigan isn't going to lose a game" - Fielding Yost, 1901
October 5th, 2011 at 9:22 PM |
Very sad..
Very sad..
to hear the news of his passing. He brought a lot of light into the world and will be sorely missed by many. Not to discount the multiple tragedies that occur on a daily basis, but it is very sad to see someone in the prime of their life get taken away, especially a man like him. RIP.
October 5th, 2011 at 8:24 PM |
Thank you Mr. Jobs
Thank you Mr. Jobs
For my Apple II +, my Macintosh 1.0 in College, my iPod, and now, my iPod Touch (from which I send this message to the ether.
Each innovative product has changed my needs, rather than just fill them.
(Elaydin capably filled a need with this app. Which, I'm sure, sends messages to you now, because it must have been in the application developer agreement fine print.)
October 5th, 2011 at 8:37 PM |
Douglas Adams references are awesome, especially for the passing of Jobs. Now I'm even more sad.
October 5th, 2011 at 8:37 PM |
Douglas Adams references are awesome, especially for the passing of Jobs. Now I'm even more sad.
October 5th, 2011 at 8:37 PM |
Douglas Adams references are awesome, especially for the passing of Jobs. Now I'm even more sad.
October 5th, 2011 at 10:49 PM |
Ironically, my iMac died
Ironically, my iMac died
Ironically, my iMac died tonight as well.
(seriously... video doesn't work anymore. Happened about the same time the Jobs announcement was made)
October 5th, 2011 at 8:26 PM |
Rip
Rip
From my iPhone
October 5th, 2011 at 8:27 PM |
What an innovator !
What an innovator !
Men like Steve Jobs are very rare commodities indeed. Hail to you, Mr. Jobs.
I thought I would never liked Apple products ... but the IPhone is the easiest smartphone I have ever had (although email sucks) and I would not go back to a Blackberry or Droid again.
Go Blue!
No place on earth I'd rather be on a football Saturday than Michigan Stadium !
October 5th, 2011 at 8:28 PM |
Entrepreneur, Genius, Visionary
Entrepreneur, Genius, Visionary
Steve Jobs changed the world and he will be greatly missed.
Rest in peace.
October 5th, 2011 at 8:29 PM |
Technically brilliant and a
Technically brilliant and a
Technically brilliant and a marketing genius whose ideas brought a lot of positives into many people's lives.
RIP
October 5th, 2011 at 8:30 PM |
condolences to the family
condolences to the family
I learned my computing on an Apple IIe.
Steve Jobs was a genius; such a loss.
If the haters don't hate you then you're doing something wrong. - David Cone
October 5th, 2011 at 8:34 PM |
posted from iPhone
posted from iPhone
Rest In Peace.
fomerly known as "hailtothe"
hailing from Evansville, IN...
To hell with Notre Dame.
October 5th, 2011 at 8:36 PM |
Steve Jobs was a great man...
Steve Jobs was a great man...
Steve Jobs was a great man... he passed away from pancreatic cancer which has a 25% 1-year survival rate and 6% 5-year survival rate... worst cancer ever to be diagnosed with and he dealt with it in his own respectable way. I would not wish pancreatic cancer upon my worst enemy.
Live every week like it's against OSU.....
October 5th, 2011 at 10:40 PM |
I hate to burst your bubble,
I hate to burst your bubble,
Now this is probably not the time or place, but pancreatic cancer, while horrible, doesn't hold a candle to glioblastoma.
October 5th, 2011 at 11:07 PM |
Depends
Depends
In terms of guaranteed death sentence nothing is worse than pancreatic cancer. But glioblastoma is it's own special kind of torture.
October 5th, 2011 at 11:25 PM |
Agreed. I lost my favorite aunt to pancreatic cancer a few years ago and the disease now scares the shit out of me. So, so horrible.
October 5th, 2011 at 8:40 PM |
posted from iPhone
posted from iPhone
He was the greatest innovator of our time.
October 5th, 2011 at 8:44 PM |
Truly a shame.
Truly a shame.
Amazing that with all the power, money and resources he had at his disposal he still couldn't beat this terrible disease or at least prolong his life any longer than 56 years. Scary to think about....
"... never forget that Ohio is still a four-letter word."
-Bob Ufer
October 5th, 2011 at 9:00 PM |
Sam Walton
Sam Walton
Sam Walton agrees.
It's tough being Blue in Columbus!!!
October 6th, 2011 at 6:37 AM |
If there's no cure there's no
If there's no cure there's no
If there's no cure there's no cure. Doesn't matter how rich you are.
October 5th, 2011 at 8:47 PM |
56???
56???
How old was he in Forest Gump?
October 5th, 2011 at 9:13 PM |
Well he founded Apple when he
Well he founded Apple when he
Well he founded Apple when he was 21, and was 25 when it went public. Since Forest struck it rich he must have gotten in before Apple went public, so Jobs would have been 25 at the oldest.
October 5th, 2011 at 8:56 PM |
posted from droid bionic
posted from droid bionic
Even though I've never been an Apple fan, I greatly appreciate all that he did to make our world seem so much smaller. RIP Steve
It's tough being Blue in Columbus!!!
October 5th, 2011 at 9:03 PM |
All Mac since 1987, R I.P Steve.
All Mac since 1987, R I.P Steve.
Here’s to the crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The troublemakers. The round pegs in the square holes.
The ones who see things differently. They’re not fond of rules. And they have no respect for the status quo. You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them.
About the only thing you can’t do is ignore them. Because they change things. They invent. They imagine. They heal. They explore. They create. They inspire. They push the human race forward.
Maybe they have to be crazy.
How else can you stare at an empty canvas and see a work of art? Or sit in silence and hear a song that’s never been written? Or gaze at a red planet and see a laboratory on wheels?
We make tools for these kinds of people.
While some see them as the crazy ones, we see genius. Because the people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones who do.
Love & Hate are horns on the same goat.
October 5th, 2011 at 9:03 PM |
RIP Great innovator
RIP Great innovator
will be interesting to see how much of Apple was just a personality cult though
October 5th, 2011 at 9:15 PM |
I don't think it is at all.
I don't think it is at all.
I don't think it is at all. I think it's more like an obsession, the way Star Wars or Star Trek is for some people. Come to think of it I bet there's a lot of overlap there.
October 5th, 2011 at 9:06 PM |
RIP
RIP
October 5th, 2011 at 9:07 PM |
RIP Mr. Jobs.
RIP Mr. Jobs.
RIP Mr. Jobs.
Here's hoping for a bright future. This team does try hard and I will continue to support them.
I've always been a PC guy, but the iPod and iPhone have really revolutionized music and communication. He will definitely be missed.