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[Tucah]

Holy shit, wasn't expecting this.

 

[tehbible]

I'LL NEVER FORGET WHERE I WAS WHEN STEVE STEPPED DOWN.

+1

 

[scorcho]

How's Jobs's health fairing lately? Serious question.

this move, in a nutshell, should tell you.

 

[Deadman]

PRESS RELEASE: Letter from Steve Jobs

August 24, 2011–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.

http://techcrunch.com/2011/08/24/steve-jobs-resigns-from-apple/

 

[Gattsu25]

Apple rises to the heavens

 

[Erekiddo]

Breaking news: Flash is coming to the iPad 3.

 

[JABEE]

Nooooooooo!

 

[Chris R]

He must be pretty sick

 

[RevDM]

 

[Biscuits]

Yeah, I'm thinking it's health related.

 

[Amir0x]

He's obviously an incredible business man, but as I detest the products he has led the company to release, I hope whoever comes next designs products more appealing for me personally.

I hope he remains healthy or survives his health issues if he is not.

 

[Fox318]

 

[Shalashaska161]

Wow didn't see this coming. I'd assume this has to do with his health problems. Hope he's be alright and able to come back to the company someday.

 

[BocoDragon]

I hope his health improves so he can live longer. It's going to be a sad day when he passes away.

Just back him up to iCloud.

 

[Falcs]

Steve Nojobs...

That would work if he retired and actually had no job anymore.
But I still giggled..

 

[mightynine]

They had to set up a successor sometime.

 

[Superimposer]

Buy buy buy more like? Given that when trading opens the price will drop considerably?

 

[sykoex]

I for one welcome our new Samsung overlords.

 

[MThanded]

damn

 

[TheOddOne]

Shit just got real.

 

[Old Gimlet Eyes]

Well that is surprising.

 

[Eaten By A Grue]

Wow. You'll always remember where you were when you heard this news.

I am in my boxers eating cheese-its.

 

[MIMIC]

Tim Cook as his successor

 

[SpectreFire]

iPad 3 will have buttons EVERYWHERE.

 

[thefro]

Apple going 3rd party confirmed

 

[J. M. Romeo]

I guess it had to happen :/

 

[Cipherr]

How come no one is reporting on this? I'm calling BS.

Its labeled 10 minutes ago. Give it a bit. Let people type up articles.

 

[Guevara]

2012 starts early

 

[Londa]

Well I hope this means that there will be cheaper iPads and iPhones.

 

[dream]

I just hope this isn't a Jack Layton type of resignation...

 

[BocoDragon]

I just hope this isn't a Jack Layton type of resignation...

really could be....

 

[Darklord]

It's all down hill from here. Look how MS went after Bill Gates left.

 

[Tiktaalik]

Welp we all knew it was bound to happen, and with his recent health issues, Apple's new building as his legacy and his authorized biography on the way the signs were there that he considering the end to his activities as CEO rather soon.

 

[this guy]

Oh fuck oh fuck oh fuck

 

[KingGondo]

I am in my boxers eating cheese-its.

Jealous, I <3 Cheez-its.

 

[mckmas8808]

DAMN! I love everything Android, but this is a blow to all electronics. I hope Apple still kicks pushing the envelope like they have for 10+ years.

 

[Malo]

The touchpad sales killed Steve Jobs.

 

[Prine]

Ahh man, i know Apple is fine and they've got PLENTY of talented people there like Steve, but i cant shake off my worry due to his health.

 

[SpecX]

This is a big shocker.

 

[MIMIC]

How come no one is reporting on this? I'm calling BS.

Turn on the TV

 

[V_Ben]

Well fuck, didn't see that coming. Terrible news

 

[Stumpokapow]

I just hope this isn't a Jack Layton type of resignation...

Given that he specifically says he is no longer able to do his job, that kind of implies that it is.

 

[Superimposer]

Just back him up to iCloud.

I have to say I lol'd hard

 

[Kambing]

Just back him up to iCloud.

Okay, i seriously just lol'd in real life =(

I hope he's doing fine though...

 

[Mpl90]

Oh God, the stock market tomorrow
OH MY GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOODDDDD :lol

 

[Sealda]

googling for pictures of Tim Cook, i found this picture among pictures of The Tim Cook.

 

[ZoddGutts]

Whitta on suicide watch.

 

[mckmas8808]

It was on CNN too!

 

[iNvid02]

im really curious as to what happens to apple 5 years from now

 

[Tiktaalik]

If the stock drops like a stone I am buying more.