Apple co-founder Steve Jobs dies aged 56

Del Lardo · 06-10-2011, 02:10

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-15193922

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-12215485

Whilst I'm not a fan of the direction that Apple have ended up taking there is no doubt that in the last 10 years Apple have released some world changing products and I've owned quite a few of them.

I don't think I'll ever forget my wonder at the first Apple product I bought, a 4GB iPod Mini and the awe of the passengers around me on a flight to Toronto when I showed it to them 2 weeks after it was launched. People were genuinely astounded that such a small device could hold 20 CDs.

Kitten · 06-10-2011, 05:48

Got my first mac in around 1991.

RIP Steve, gone far too soon. Inspirational man and reminder thst sometimes life can be far too short, so get out there and get what you want from it.

semi-pro waster · 06-10-2011, 08:50

RIP Mr Jobs as 56 is really no age to die.

petemc · 06-10-2011, 09:13

http://boingboing.net/
http://www.wired.com/

Think different.

BBx · 06-10-2011, 09:56

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Originally Posted by semi-pro waster

RIP Mr Jobs as 56 is really no age to die.

Despite not being an Apple fan I agree with this ^

RIP SJ.

BB x

Pheebs · 06-10-2011, 10:10

Apple certainly is a unique company... apparently just been informed he started up Pixar too! I never knew that! Genius!

I really like the products and even though it can be a bit cheesey american at times... the ethos of his company Apple is phenomenal. Unlike any other retailer in the world.

Shame to see him go at such a young age.

RIP Mister Jones.

leowyatt · 06-10-2011, 10:16

Kitten woke me up this morning with the news

So very sad.

A truely inspirational man who will be greatly missed.

petemc · 06-10-2011, 10:22

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Originally Posted by Pheebs

just been informed he started up Pixar too! I never knew that! Genius!

Yup. He got kicked out of Apple and created NeXT and later helped setup Pixar. I've heard that when he returned to Apple in the late 90's they had about 30 days left to live. He took Apple from the brink of death to the most valuable company in America with something like $76 billion in petty cash.

He was such a perfectionist, like insane levels of perfectionism.

Quote:

Google’s vice president of engineering Vic Gundotra recalled on Google+ a particular Sunday in January 2008 when Apple’s boss asked him to call his home. The reason? The Google logo on the iPhone:

So Vic, we have an urgent issue, one that I need addressed right away. I’ve already assigned someone from my team to help you, and I hope you can fix this tomorrow. I’ve been looking at the Google logo on the iPhone and I’m not happy with the icon. The second O in Google doesn’t have the right yellow gradient. It’s just wrong and I’m going to have Greg fix it tomorrow. Is that okay with you?

Love that

If you haven't seen his graduation speech it's well worth watching. He was an amazing person.

Flibster · 06-10-2011, 11:49

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Originally Posted by Pheebs

Apple certainly is a unique company... apparently just been informed he started up Pixar too! I never knew that! Genius!

You have George Lucas to thank for Pixar. Was a chunk of Lucasfilm.

BBx · 06-10-2011, 11:53

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Originally Posted by Pheebs

RIP Mister Jones.

Whos Mr Jones? lol

BB x

06-10-2011, 02:10	#1
Del Lardo Absinthe Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cambridge Posts: 2,539	Apple co-founder Steve Jobs dies aged 56 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-15193922 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-12215485 Whilst I'm not a fan of the direction that Apple have ended up taking there is no doubt that in the last 10 years Apple have released some world changing products and I've owned quite a few of them. I don't think I'll ever forget my wonder at the first Apple product I bought, a 4GB iPod Mini and the awe of the passengers around me on a flight to Toronto when I showed it to them 2 weeks after it was launched. People were genuinely astounded that such a small device could hold 20 CDs.

06-10-2011, 05:48	#2
Kitten Spinky-Spank Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: 668. The Neighbour of the Beast Posts: 11,226	Got my first mac in around 1991. RIP Steve, gone far too soon. Inspirational man and reminder thst sometimes life can be far too short, so get out there and get what you want from it. __________________ "You only get one life. There's no God, no rules, except for those you accept or create for yourself. Then once it's over... it's over. Dreamless sleep for ever and ever. So why not be happy while you're here?" Nate Fisher

06-10-2011, 08:50	#3
semi-pro waster Provider of sensible advice about homosexuals Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: London Posts: 2,615	RIP Mr Jobs as 56 is really no age to die. __________________ "Your friend is the man that knows all about you, and still likes you." - Elbert Hubbard

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petemc Moonshine Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Nr Liverpewl Posts: 4,371	http://boingboing.net/ http://www.wired.com/ Think different. __________________ Thats no hamster, its a space station!

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Pheebs Deep Throat Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6,512	Apple certainly is a unique company... apparently just been informed he started up Pixar too! I never knew that! Genius! I really like the products and even though it can be a bit cheesey american at times... the ethos of his company Apple is phenomenal. Unlike any other retailer in the world. Shame to see him go at such a young age. RIP Mister Jones. __________________ http://www.spiffingdesigns.co.uk

06-10-2011, 10:16	#7
leowyatt Chef extraordinaire Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Infinite Loop Posts: 11,143	Kitten woke me up this morning with the news So very sad. A truely inspirational man who will be greatly missed. __________________ "Dr Sheldon Cooper FTW!"