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Steve jobs died

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cheezy321 said:
Probably died today. Why is Apple (and sometimes Steve Jobs) literally the center of so many conspiracy theories? It boggles my mind.
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Don't really think it's a conspiracy, I would have done the same if I ran Apple and he died sometime earlier today or yesterday. The smart thing to do.
 
rcpratt said:
I wonder how long he's been dead. I'm sure they didn't want to overshadow the iPhone announcement, and his death was announced literally minutes after the market closed.
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He died today. You're right that it was delayed, but his date of death is October 5th, 2011.

It could have been at 1AM or 5PM though.
 
bobsterinkc said:
Death is the great equalizer. All that money doesn't do crap for him now
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I wouldn't describe Steve Jobs as an ostentatious or flashy person. He held a considerable amount of shares in Apple but only received a $1 annual salary - he earned his money by making sure his company did well. How many people now-a-days would actually take a job that paid strictly based on performance like Steve Jobs? Not many. Jobs didn't roll out to keynotes in fancy suits with expensive bling, just a black turtle neck and jeans. His appearance reminds me of a poor grad student if anything. RIP to a great innovator and icon.
 
James3shin said:
I wouldn't describe Steve Jobs as an ostentatious or flashy person. He held a considerable amount of shares in Apple but only received a $1 annual salary - he earned his money by making sure his company did well. How many people now-a-days would actually take a job that paid strictly based on performance like Steve Jobs? Not many. Jobs didn't roll out to keynotes in fancy suits with expensive bling, black turtle neck and jeans. His appearance reminds me of a poor grad student if anything. RIP to a great innovator and icon.
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Agreed. To me, SJ represents what one could become in the America we knew and loved. One where you could build a billion dollar company out of a garage. Not one controlled by Washington and Wall St. corruptions and greed.
 
RIP Steve Jobs. I love my iPod Touch 🙂

Also:http://mashable.com/2011/10/05/bill-gates-steve-jobs/
“I’m truly saddened to learn of Steve Jobs’ death. Melinda and I extend our sincere condolences to his family and friends, and to everyone Steve has touched through his work.

Steve and I first met nearly 30 years ago, and have been colleagues, competitors and friends over the course of more than half our lives.

The world rarely sees someone who has had the profound impact Steve has had, the effects of which will be felt for many generations to come.

For those of us lucky enough to get to work with him, it’s been an insanely great honor. I will miss Steve immensely.”
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James3shin said:
I wouldn't describe Steve Jobs as an ostentatious or flashy person. He held a considerable amount of shares in Apple but only received a $1 annual salary - he earned his money by making sure his company did well. How many people now-a-days would actually take a job that paid strictly based on performance like Steve Jobs? Not many. Jobs didn't roll out to keynotes in fancy suits with expensive bling, just a black turtle neck and jeans. His appearance reminds me of a poor grad student if anything. RIP to a great innovator and icon.
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He was the largest single shareholder in Disney. His net worth is mostly from said Disney stock. Something like 138million shares(6&#37😉. He more or less had a 1000% return on his initial investment into Pixar(bought it from Lucas for $5million).
 
Barack Obama
Quote of the day: "The world has lost a visionary. And 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." —President Obama tonight on the passing of Steve Jobs
 
"Why can't i figure out my MP3 player?"

"Cause Steve Jobs died"

lot of pokes and jokes i've been reading

I admired the guy for his leadership.

Steve Jobs = Legendary Icon
October 5, 2011
RIP
 
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Dominato3r said:
Barack Obama
Quote of the day: "The world has lost a visionary. And 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." —President Obama tonight on the passing of Steve Jobs
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I actually did find out on my iPhone. Love or hate Apple, he contributed a great deal to the tech world.
 
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