October 6, 2011
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This Just In: Steve Jobs Dies at 56
February 24, 1955 – October 5, 2011
The co founder of Apple computers passed away this morning, one day after the announcement of the new iPhone 4S. HERE is a retrospective tribute from AP technology writer Jordan Robertson.
I’m at work this morning, and just got this news. It isn’t a shock. The Apple CEO recently stepped down from his duties. He has pancreatic cancer, and because of my experience with my buddy and ex roommate Joel (Cancerboy) during the last year, months, and weeks of his life, I know that when it’s time to go, it goes quickly.
I’m saddened. This man was a visionary. He’s only two years younger than I am. He changed the world, that’s for sure.
I’ll never forget the first time I saw an Apple Macintosh computer back in the 80s. I was at a buddy’s house, and he showed me his latest “toy”. I promptly began using the “paint” program to create art, something which I haven’t really stopped doing to this day on the computer. I remember when I made a mistake and messed up an existing image. Now I always make multiple copies of anything I create on the computer. It was all so new then, and because of people like Steve Jobs, the future seemed to arrive quicker and quicker as the years passed. I can’t believe my iPod looks so ancient now. Steve worked quickly, and he brought his company and his vision to the forefront of not only computing, but cultural history.
I’ve never owned a cellphone, but lately I’ve been itching to get one, an iPhone (I’ll wait for version 5, and get version 4s at discount.
), and all because of Steve Jobs. I’m still a “PC” person when it comes to home computers, but rapidly, the smartphone and pad computer are taking the place of the “desktop PC” anyway. My next computer, whatever it may be, will probably be an Apple. It’s all because of Steve. Rest In Piece.
The world mourns a true genius this morning with the passing of the baton. I wonder if there are any more people in the world right now who can equal your foresight and genius. We will all stop for a moment to honor your vision, and someday soon, we’ll assess your great legacy and we will see what’s coming NeXT.
EDIT: 1:00 pm. pdt. Just checked in at lunch and surprised to see the comments! And this entry on Top Blogs. Of course my tribute blogs have always been popular. I only wish I’d the time to post a proper tribute to Mr. Jobs. One thing I didn’t mention is that even though we always immediately think of John Lasseter when the name Pixar is brought up, it was the forward thinking Steve Jobs who bought Lucasfilm Animation and turned it into Pixar. Right now it’s the computer animated films which are the most deliciously original (and “human”) of all moviemaking, (IMHO) even when populated by toys, fish, and talking cars! . MFN/ppf
Posted: October 06, 2011 7:23 AM
Comments (28)
Oh this is very sad. I knew it was time, since his stepping down, and he was so thin. But what a iconic man. I too have a post about his death.
I had no idea how much of a babe he used to be till today.
Nice tribute. You really never had a cell phone?
I just know he is quit his job, but have no idea of reason for cancer. Till today, I’ve been told he is away. What a jerk for me. To be Chinese, we maybe have a little idea about his history and start to know his product in 2000, and begin to use his product till 2009 or so.
Tdoay, reading and watching his story in TV, I know how fantasitc he is. He change ppl’s prodcut, change ppl’s life, change ppl’s mind, and convert other IT enterprises business way (Microsoft, Moto, etc)
Always feel sadly, great people meet his death is toooo early, what a pity,
Maybe, the God need to use iphone. He just plan to use wisdom to innovate and benefit heaven
I just can’t believe he’s gone! So young, only 56 years old.
What a huge lost. I saw the CNN breaking news and tribute to the amazing man. I couldn’t believe that a visionary and a genius like Steve Jobs is gone.
It’s too bad that Westboro Church is taking advantage of this situation by announcing on an iPhone of their intention to picket on his funeral.
He was a shining example of someone who dreamed big, and forever changed the landscape of the world as we know it. His innovations have allowed us to connect, create and enjoy all aspects of life in new ways. He will be missed.
It is so sad that he died…and so very young.
He changed the world, and we have much to thank and remember him for.
Thanks for this post, Mike!
HUGS!
I’m an Apple Computer lover. I didn’t get a Mac until they came out with the Color Classic in the early ’90s but had owned and used Apple IIs right up through the last Apple II series – the IIGS, which not only had full color but also a mouse. Programing for it was more difficult than for the Mac [You had to be very clever in program writing or it was too slow] The Mac 68000 chip was much faster
I currently use a MacBook Pro 17 laptop which does pretty much everything a computer user could ask.Jobs’s brillance will be missed.
I couldn’t believe it because I didn’t know he had been ill. I just recognized him because of the times he’d pop up in the news.
It is easier to just recommend your entry rather than writing my own as well. A remarkable man in our time.
So sad
Here is a great speech sort of prophetic
I think your readers will enjoy
I have a mac and an iPhone and he was a true visionary RIP Steve Jobs
Steve Jobs, a real visionary — he truly changed the world forever. It’s sad to see him die so young!
Steve Jobs was absolutely brilliant! He was indeed a visionary. If it was not for him, can you even imagine the techological state of the world today? Mike, you’ll have to get a Smartphone or iphone!!! I have a Smartphone and am well and truly hooked!!!
56 is far to too young to die. May he now rest in peace.
This should have been in the Top Blogs during the day today. (I only see it now and it’s 7:30pm). I’m not a big fan of Apple or Jobs – but still, this man passed away and he deserves to be top news even on Xanga.
I was not surprised to learn that he had died, but I was surprised by how young he was. I have always loved Apple computers – we had them in school when I was learning and I have a MacBook now and will never use a PC unless I have to (like at my job
). Several things in the last day relating to this subject have stuck out to me.
One was the person who said (maybe I read this on Facebook) that the interesting thing was that so many learned of his death on a device he had created. The second was the person who said that he was brilliant because he had married practical design with aesthetic beauty. The third was this, which maybe doesn’t mean anything if you don’t have a mac. Hold your mouse over the picture for a moment and some fairly profound (I think) words appear.
He made a lot of good things, and I really hope that the company continues to hold on to his vision in the future.
I wasn’t going to log in today, I’m in kind of a sketchy mood, but I saw this on the main page and I couldn’t resist. What an amazing, brilliant, visionary rebel of a guy. I’m really enjoying hearing everyone saying “so young! so young!” [way too young to die, but still, I like hearing that age being thought of as young]
(spring of 1955 produced a few people of great and rebellious genius
)
What I love even more than all the other stuff he left behind is his quote, and I’m paraphrasing, (it was a few years back) and he goes…never mind…I’m going to go find the exact quote and post it on my blog. His point was that was that since we all die we should only do what feels right to us, because nothing really matters (but that’s not how he said it, dammit, mental block. I think my ADD is getting worse or somethin
)
Nice tribute to a super amazing man.
@reckless_eagle - you. are. kidding. me. OMFG. OMFG that SUCKS!!!!!!!!!! Why would they picket HIM?
@LoBornlytesThoughtPalace - so very very VERY young.
I was very shocked when I saw the news. I’m not much of an Apple person and would never give up my PC, but I love my iPhone, and was one of the first to own an iPod. He truly changed the way our world works. It’s such a shame to see such a great mind lost as such a young age.
I got the essence, I’ve got his two best quotes up on my blog now. avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose
He will be missed by many. He was one of the best innovators of the last few decades.
It’s sad that he passed away.
@DivaJyoti - if you go to my comment I have the whole speech ( link) on video.
He’s my dad’s age, it’s an eye-opener.
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