Steve Jobs Back at Work at Apple

[MacRumors]

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CNBC reports (http://www.cnbc.com/id/31494763) that Steve Jobs has indeed returned to work at Apple today. His return had been suggested (http://www.macrumors.com/2009/06/22/over-one-million-iphone-3g-models-sold-on-launch-weekend/) as he was attributed a quote for Apple's press release today about the iPhone 3GS sales. Jim Goldman of CNBC, however, is able to confirm his presence on Apple's campus according to multiple employees.Meantime, we still await official word from Apple, but employees are confirming this. The news is solid. Jobs is back in the house, at least for today.This would fulfill his original promise to return to Apple in June, but with the recent report about his medical condition (http://www.macrumors.com/2009/06/20/steve-jobs-had-a-liver-transplant-two-months-ago/) he may only be back in a limited fashion.

Article Link: Steve Jobs Back at Work at Apple (http://www.macrumors.com/2009/06/22/steve-jobs-back-at-work-at-apple/)

[queshy]

*Applause*

Glad he's back.

[happydude]

woot woo!!!

aapl should sore tomorrow

[cmfilms]

He's gonna be pissed when he finds out that chicken salad sandwich isn't in the breakroom fridge anymore.

Fortunately, the half-drunk Pibb-Extra is still safe and sound.

[Kyle23]

I won't believe this until I see him speak or a video of him on campus.

[iPoodOverZune]

welcome back, stevo!

[Jigsawjammer]

I hope he is in good health...

[Tallest Skil]

Fortunately, the half-drunk Pibb-Extra is still safe and sound.

They put a FireWire port on it while he was gone. Don't think he'll be too happy about that. :D

[cmfilms]

I won't believe this until I see him speak or a video of him on campus.

The apostle Thomas said the same thing about the big J. It did not end well.

[Vandam500]

Great!!! :) Welcome Back Steve!

[cmfilms]

They put a FireWire port on it while he was gone. Don't think he'll be too happy about that. :D

On the plus-side, he will get two more hours out of it.

[matt550]

Good luck, Hope you feel better!

[alexbates]

Yes, glad to hear he's back. This is the news I've been waiting for... :)

[LAS.mac]

Good luck to him.
I hope he will recover soon.

[cmfilms]

Who would rate this story negative? What kind of self-hating nimrod sadist would do a thing like that?

Does Bill Gates have an account on here? What about Lauren from those stupid PC ads? Anyone?

[MacAndy74]

Welcome back Mr Jobs! :D

[b1wils1]

that's great news. i'm glad SJ is better...i've had 2 family members/friends with the same disease, and they weren't so lucky. LIVESTRONG

[RAS admin]

Steve, welcome back!

[MacDaddy901]

Welcome back Mr. Jobs!

[daddywags214]

Yay!!! :-d

[co.ag.2005]

Welcome back Steve Jobs! :apple:

[sushi]

Good news! :)

[Lesser Evets]

More to the point: what's this "product release" thing he was supposed to be doing around the date of his return?

[meeks]

Wirelessly posted (Mozilla/5.0 (iPhone; U; CPU iPhone OS 3_0 like Mac OS X; en-us) AppleWebKit/528.18 (KHTML, like Gecko) Version/4.0 Mobile/7A341 Safari/528.16)

Welcome back Steve! Glad to hear your feeling better. Can't wait to see what you have up your sleeve!

[catdog02481]

Welcome back Steve Jobs! :apple:

Odd Job(s), Welcome back and please get us back express 34 and easily replaceable hard drives..

Oh, and 1680*1050 on the 15", and 1440*900 on the 13"...with AG variants,

And an iphone variant with a real BB-style keyboard,

And all will be well then.........

[acidblue]

Hey, everyone knows Steve is a Pescetarian.
;)
Welcome home Steve!

He's gonna be pissed when he finds out that chicken salad sandwich isn't in the breakroom fridge anymore.

Fortunately, the half-drunk Pibb-Extra is still safe and sound.

[HLdan]

He's obviously getting better! Good Stuff! :)

[cmfilms]

Odd Job(s), Welcome back and please get us back express 34 and easily replaceable hard drives..

Oh, and 1680*1050 on the 15", and 1440*900 on the 13"...with AG variants,

And an iphone variant with a real BB-style keyboard,

And all will be well then.........

He's Steve Jobs not Santa Clau....oh, wait. You're good. My bad. Continue.

[Full of Win]

I wonder if they are going to have organ donor drives? Never know when Steve will need an extra kidney or something... and why not get it 'in-house'?

[cmfilms]

I wonder if they are going to have organ donor drives? Never know when Steve will need an extra kidney or something... and why not get it 'in-house'?

I heard he's only compatible with Intel-based livers now.

[Cassie]

Who would rate this story negative? What kind of self-hating nimrod sadist would do a thing like that?

Does Bill Gates have an account on here? What about Lauren from those stupid PC ads? Anyone?

I was kind of hoping he would choose not to go back to Apple.

[Full of Win]

He's obviously getting better! Good Stuff! :)

Yeah, the handful of rumors tells us this exactly. :rolleyes:

[cmfilms]

I was kind of hoping he would choose not to go back to Apple.

That's fine, but flagging it as negative is kind of harsh. Maybe he feels he needs to come back for a year and leave on his own terms.

[bbadalucco]

Don't get me wrong, I'm glad that he's getting back into the swing of things...but not b/c he's Steve Jobs, but rather because I don't wish bad on anyone.

That said, why does everyone on the forum act like they actually care? Like it has any sort of effect on you whatsoever? Like he gives 2 ***** about anyone on this forum. It just blows my mind how people act as if they know him, what he is thinking, how he feels about what Apple has done. As I've seen over and over again, nobody on this forum has a clue on what apple is thinking or Steve Jobs for that matter, so don't act like you do.

Steve Jobs is back, great, good for him...why will this thread be 200 posts long within an hour though????

Off my rant

[cryonicjim]

Welcome back Steve

[bbadalucco]

Yes, glad to hear he's back. This is the news I've been waiting for... :)

Why? Why have you been waiting for this?

[cmfilms]

why will this thread be 200 posts long within an hour though????

Some of us are re-working this "Intel-based" liver joke before we submit it to Conan for one thing.

[Demosthenes X]

I won't believe this until I see him speak or a video of him on campus.

It's official - I saw a picture of Steve Jobs in an elevator. ;)

[bytethese]

Welcome back Steve-o and stay well!

[cmfilms]

As I've seen over and over again, nobody on this forum has a clue on what apple is thinking or Steve Jobs for that matter, so don't act like you do.

Eh, this website is called MacRumors. Maybe you'd be better off over at the pent-up-angry-douchebag website. Might be a little more your speed.

The guy is healthier and he's someone who is partly responsible for bringing joy to many of the people who come here. Just well-wishers. It's all cool, dude.

[Pugpuppydude]

Welcome back Steve! I hope he does well!

[RTiii320]

I don't see how this cannot be a positive. This should please the shareholders, workers, customers , etc... Personally glad to hear that he is healthy I would rather see him presenting then Phill Schiller

[bbadalucco]

Eh, this website is called MacRumors. Maybe you'd be better off over at the pent-up-angry-douchebag website. Might be a little more your speed.

The guy is healthier and he's someone who is partly responsible for bringing joy to many of the people who come here. Just well-wishers. It's all cool, dude.

The go to apple and wish him well, because he is not going to get the message...believe it or not, I doubt he checks this website. What is the "pent-up-angry=douchebag website you are referring to?

[kugino]

this is good news...more for steve than anyone else. hope he is well or on the road to being back to full health.

[Phormic]

I want proof! I want a photo of a Mercedes Benz SL55 AMG parked crooked in a handicapped parking space outside Apple HQ goddamn it!

[Mr Maui]

Back!! ... and sporting a shiny new 3.45 GHz iLiver. :p

[cmfilms]

What is the "pent-up-angry=douchebag website you are referring to?

I dunno. Google "bbadalucco" and see what happens. The point is, when something like this happens, people feel a need to come together. It's a human thing. Very natural.

[alexbates]

Why? Why have you been waiting for this?

Because now we know for sure that he is getting better because he is now able to work again.

[ironman159]

If this is indeed true, then the best wishes for Steve. Anyway, the best wishes for Steve. :D

[iPhoneNYC]

It's great that he's back but I hope he takes it very slow.

[charlituna]

The go to apple and wish him well, because he is not going to get the message...believe it or not, I doubt he checks this website.

He doesn't but I wouldn't be shocked if there isn't someone from Apple watching this and similar sites. Looking to see what the feedback and rumors are, watching for folks leaking info that only employees would know and shouldn't be talking about (You can bet they all have a 'keep your mouth shut' degree as part of their work rules)

Because now we know for sure that he is getting better because he is now able to work again.

yeah cause part of his medical leave was to deal with his brain not functioning. just because he wasn't on campus doesn't mean he wasn't working. he could still think and talk and it is even money he had a nice tricked out laptop with a snazzy webcam and email access etc. he could attend Board meetings in his bed if he wanted

[Dr.Pants]

Glad he's back. The employees need his motivation :D

[nptski]

Thanks for all you have and will contribute. I have been on board for 28 years and so appreciate what you have accomplished. May there be much more in your future both personal and professional.

[Mr Maui]

Am I the only one that finds it a little strange that since the Steve Jobs liver transplant announcement that MacRumors is now carrying Google ads for Oschner Liver Transplants. :eek:

[cmfilms]

MacRumors is now carrying Google ads for Oschner Liver Transplants. :eek:

Those are good livers. I would recommend fava beans and a nice Chianti to go with it...oh you mean for transplanting not...eating. Sorry.:)

[Sehnsucht]

They put a FireWire port on it while he was gone. Don't think he'll be too happy about that. :D

Back!! ... and sporting a shiny new 3.45 GHz iLiver. :p

:D :D

By the way Mr Maui, dontcha think it's time to update your sig? It's "Big Brother Ballmer" now... :p

[Mr Maui]

:D :D

By the way Mr Maui, dontcha think it's time to update your sig? It's "Big Brother Ballmer" now... :p

Little Brother Ballmer may be the CEO now, but Mister Gates is still the big shareholder, therefore, I'll stick with Big Brother Gates. :)

Besides, updating my signature will take time. LOL

(no comment on my Core Duo Avatar?)

[jrnewhouse]

And he's baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack! :D

[dscuber9000]

I was wondering why I woke up with pure euphoric happiness. Birds were singing, the sun was shining, I should have known it could only have meant that Steve Jobs returned to Apple. :D

[Maserati7200]

Who would rate this story negative? What kind of self-hating nimrod sadist would do a thing like that?

Does Bill Gates have an account on here? What about Lauren from those stupid PC ads? Anyone?

Steve Ballmer, duh.

[dlastmango]

It's official - I saw a picture of Steve Jobs in an elevator. ;)

now thats funny!

[dlastmango]

...and Safari seems snappier!

[noodle654]

Glad to see it...I feel good things are coming in the future.

[Tompkinson]

The news is solid. Jobs is back in the house, at least for today.


well, thank Gawd, at last all the whiners and complainers can disappear.

They've got a solution for a problem that never existed!

...ooops sorry, wrong thread

[chr1s60]

Jobs back is always good news.

[Thex1138]

Jobsy in da house!
:D

[Sehnsucht]

Little Brother Ballmer may be the CEO now, but Mister Gates is still the big shareholder, therefore, I'll stick with Big Brother Gates. :)

http://crunchgear.com/wp-content/uploads/ballmer3.jpg

(no comment on my Core Duo Avatar?)

Well I just figured I might bring Ballmer in here since this is a thread about his arch-rival. :D

[stefman]

:D

Glad he's back! Good health and long life SJ!

[cmfilms]

Steve Jobs is back, great, good for him...why will this thread be 200 posts long within an hour though????

68 comments in an hour plus. Wrong again.

[cmfilms]

Well I just figured I might bring Ballmer in here since this is a thread about his arch-rival. :D

Hey that's how people contract viruses. His picture alone could set me back months.

[HLdan]

I rated this thread positive but I can't help but wonder (since Steve is so controlling) if the 13" MBP would've gotten such a nice upgrade if Steve had any say in it? It's just so interesting that an SD card slot FINALLY appeared on a Mac after Steve takes a break.

[cmfilms]

http://crunchgear.com/wp-content/uploads/ballmer3.jpg

Glad to see Ballmer getting Minesweeper open without any problems.

[steve jr.]

Just provide us with a new, time/date stamped photo of his car in the handy capped space, and we here at MacRumors will gladly call his return legit and confirmed.

-Steve
:apple:

[Packersfan27]

This thread is going to explode tomorrow!

I don't want to be on the thread that occurs if Jobs ever were to (God forbid) succumb to his cancer...

Well good luck to you Senior Jobs and I hope you make a some more awesome products for us consumers!

[steve jr.]

It's official - I saw a picture of Steve Jobs in an elevator. ;)

Done.

[AidenShaw]

Well good luck to you Senior Jobs and I hope you make a some more awesome products for us consumers!

Señor ?????

[levitynyc]

Great news! I pointed it out to a friend of mine today that Steve's name was on that press release.

[rpaloalto]

http://www.crunchgear.com/wp-content/uploads/ballmer3.jpg
Glad to see Ballmer getting Minesweeper open without any problems.
Good God, that photo. Whats wrong with microsoft? Is ballmer really that stupid in real life.:D

[Thex1138]

...meanwhile on the Apple-Microsoft Web-Cam hotline.......

http://crunchgear.com/wp-content/uploads/ballmer3.jpg

Heyyyyy Jobsy! Welcome back mayyyte!!!! Say got a spare 3Gs I can borrow? Gatesy nicked my Pokk-PC.... Bewdy!!!

[AidenShaw]

Meh....

Now the tens of thousands of Apple employees who actually make it happen won't be noticed - the spotlight is back on the Lord God Jobs.

Sigh....

[i.mac]

Who would rate this story negative? What kind of self-hating nimrod sadist would do a thing like that?

Does Bill Gates have an account on here? What about Lauren from those stupid PC ads? Anyone?

'self-hating nimrod...' funny... :)

Some at MR have a good sense of humor, I had a laugh... :)

Nahh... Lauren is still trying to get her PC to work... stuck with 1995 virus update by now... 14 more years of virus updates to go before she can use her cheapo PC...

[Lone Deranger]

Wonderful news! Glad to hear he's well on the mend!

Welcome back Steve! :)

[DMann]

Welcome Home, Steve!

[JKColo22]

Yay! Welcome back!



And an iphone variant with a real BB-style keyboard,



Boo on this comment though...

[BohoTrash]

Is ballmer really that stupid in real life.:D

Well, well. "I. LOVE. THIS. COMPANY!"
I guess that says it all. I'm not much into all this hero worship stuff but I have NEVER been ashamed of being an Apple 'fan'. Steve Jobs is not an embarassment, alas.

Good luck to the man.

[Apple Corps]

Steve - as a few other have said - your contributions have been nothing short of SUPERB and we look forward to experiencing more of your creative products / experiences over many years to come.


:D :D WELCOME BACK :D :D

[DMann]

http://crunchgear.com/wp-content/uploads/ballmer3.jpg

"Yeeaah!!! MS stock just went up .01, after dropping down .80 today!"

[Sehnsucht]

Steve Wozniak > Steve Jobs > Bill Gates > Steve Ballmer. :p

They snuck in FireWire while Steve was gone...too Apple employees didn't have time to add more graphics options to the Mac line and update the Mac Pro to have a full Tylersburg logic board. :(

[markredf150]

Hope all is well, Mr. Jobs! Take it easy for now, it's summertime, after all. Enjoy it! I haven't bought my iPhone 3GS yet, but I will soon. Take care!

[Apple Corps]

BTW - this is a thread welcoming Steve back - could not some Moderators go in and DELETE ERASE ABOLISH those images of Ballmer ???

[Sehnsucht]

I see my Ballmer photo got a lot of the..........um........fanboys stirred up. C'mon guys, let's keep things in moderately good taste, mmmkay? Thanks. :D

[LagunaSol]

Who would rate this story negative? What kind of self-hating nimrod sadist would do a thing like that?

There are Winbot trolls lurking about MacRumors...

[LurkingIowan]

Hi Steve. We've clearly missed you. Now, about those tabs in Safari 4.. :rolleyes:

[Eidorian]

There are Winbot trolls lurking about MacRumors...What data do you have on this relating to negative votes?

[ddTaylor]

Don't get me wrong, I'm glad that he's getting back into the swing of things...but not b/c he's Steve Jobs, but rather because I don't wish bad on anyone.

That said, why does everyone on the forum act like they actually care? Like it has any sort of effect on you whatsoever? Like he gives 2 ***** about anyone on this forum. It just blows my mind how people act as if they know him, what he is thinking, how he feels about what Apple has done. As I've seen over and over again, nobody on this forum has a clue on what apple is thinking or Steve Jobs for that matter, so don't act like you do.

Steve Jobs is back, great, good for him...why will this thread be 200 posts long within an hour though????

Off my rant

Hats off for that! Again - most Apple people remind me of the Simpson parody - Mapple where they discuss their beloved leader and founder Steve Mobs. Funny stuff, indeed and like all satire it is firmly grounded in the truth.

I AM glad he is feeling well enough to return to work but believe it or not, Apple will continue and may actually prosper without Mr. Jobs.

D

[ddTaylor]

Eh, this website is called MacRumors. Maybe you'd be better off over at the pent-up-angry-douchebag website. Might be a little more your speed.

The guy is healthier and he's someone who is partly responsible for bringing joy to many of the people who come here. Just well-wishers. It's all cool, dude.

I was put in time-out for a comment not NEARLY as rude and dis-respectful as that post - what gives? Learn to be understanding of those who dissent and not so angry - that is the problem with the world today. The quoted poster actually made a lot of sense, to me anyway, with his comments. He was abl to do that without using silly and crude language. You should try it - it is called civil English - used to construct rational and reasonable discourse.

D

[DELLsFan]

He's gonna be pissed when he finds out that chicken salad sandwich isn't in the breakroom fridge anymore.

Fortunately, the half-drunk Pibb-Extra is still safe and sound.

Really ... I would picture Apple employees as Tab drinkers, actually. :cool: Welcome back, Steve. Hope you're feeling better.

[LagunaSol]

Welcome back, Steve! Without you, there wasn't balance in the tech universe, just a sweaty evil gnome squatting in his dark tower, scheming to steal your precioussss...

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2009/06/ballmer-natal-06-22-09.jpg

Good Steve has returned to battle Evil Steve!

[DMann]

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2009/06/ballmer-natal-06-22-09.jpg "I am not a schnook!"

[bigandtasty]

Welcome Back Steve Jobs (BIG APPLAUSE!)

[malachiman]

WOW!!! Safari is faster now! :D

[AidenShaw]

Sad to see that so many people think that making juvenile comments about someone at Microsoft is the right way to honor Steve Jobs' return to work at Apple.

They must be really, really scared about Windows 7....





</sarcasm>

[DMann]

Sad to see that so many people think that making juvenile comments about someone at Microsoft is the right way to honor Steve Jobs' return to work at Apple.

Sad, isn't it:

Meh....

Now the tens of thousands of Apple employees who actually make it happen won't be noticed - the spotlight is back on the Lord God Jobs.

Sigh....

[Apple Corps]

Aiden - I just dislike even looking at him - one of the most obnoxious acting individuals I have come across - and I've seen a number of them :eek:

My comment has no Windows or MS loathing in it - Ballmer is just so.....

[IBradMac]

Glad to see Ballmer getting Minesweeper open without any problems.

:D Snicker, snicker! Thats funny right there! :)


Welcome back Steve.

[funnyent]

Great News! Now hopefully there will be that new product launch that is supposed to happen when he gets back! :apple: FTW

[Cassie]

Great News! Now hopefully there will be that new product launch that is supposed to happen when he gets back! :apple: FTW

Well, tomorrow is Tuesday. ;)

[keithOrbit]

I hope he is in good health...

welcome back

[Sehnsucht]

Glad to see Ballmer getting Minesweeper open without any problems.

http://i485.photobucket.com/albums/rr214/TheDavidFrom1988/minesweeper1.png

It opens fine, you just can't "win." :D

I rated this thread positive but I can't help but wonder (since Steve is so controlling) if the 13" MBP would've gotten such a nice upgrade if Steve had any say in it? It's just so interesting that an SD card slot FINALLY appeared on a Mac after Steve takes a break.

Ugh...I really hope that retarded SD slot just *goes away*. He can leave FireWire though...

For God's sake, why do we still even have integrated graphics in the year 2009? I have never, ever used my MBP's 9400M.

Por favor, 2GB QuadroFX por mi MacBook Pro, Señor Jobs... :)

[lazyrighteye]

Wow, he's been through a lot.
Liver transplant is serious business.
Really a good sign that he is back on campus, no matter the capacity.

Now, about that tablet annoncement...

[mac jones]

Elvis has entered the building :D

[Bubba Satori]

Welcome back, Steve. Live long and prosper. :apple:

[Full of Win]

Sad to see that so many people think that making juvenile comments about someone at Microsoft is the right way to honor Steve Jobs' return to work at Apple.

They must be really, really scared about Windows 7....





</sarcasm>


You are so right, we need to honor glorious leaders return. First, we will fast for 30 iDays to honor glorious leaders return, so we might grow closer to his reduced weight. Next, we will kill a virgin porcupine to honor glorious leaders return. Finally, we will dance naked around a burning pile of Windows ME disk to show glorious leader how he has single handedly smited the evil Microsoft.

Will that due to honor his return?

[macshill]

So the guy in charge -- who's health news can make stock rise and fall by a single rumour/annoucement -- who lied to you last Fall about having a "chemical imbalance" in "absorbing nutrients", taking a leave of absence in which he got a liver transplant and didn't tell anyone before it or after it for an entire two months (probably because someone had discovered it and was going to tell the world), is now back at work.

Wow, you people must either be true fanboys, stock owners or BOTH!

I'd like to see Bill Gates do that before he left and see what would happen over here. :rolleyes:

[juleyah]

Praise the Lord, our savior has returned!
W00t & Amen!

Feel better Steve, and I hope you're not going anywhere for a while. STAAAY!

[hirshnoc]

TWO great things today!!! SJ back and push notifications!!!Could the world get any better??!



Well they could unlock 802.11n for the 3GS. Kidding!!!

[talkingfuture]

Great news. Hopefully the media can get back to talking about Apple and not its leaders health for a while.

[DMann]

You are so right, we need to honor glorious leaders return. First, we will fast for 30 iDays to honor glorious leaders return, so we might grow closer to his reduced weight. Next, we will kill a virgin porcupine to honor glorious leaders return. Finally, we will dance naked around a burning pile of Windows ME disk to show glorious leader how he has single handedly smited the evil Microsoft.

Will that due to honor his return?All good, but finding a porcupine which has not been pricked may indeed prove challenging.

[madeveloper9000]

How can a company rely on their C.E.O?If Steve Jobs passes away....Apple stocks will crumble.Apple stocks goes up and down just from Steve Jobs health news. I mean sure he's a great C.E.O but a company just can't rely on their C.E.O.


:confused::confused::confused::confused:

[williamtcforsyt]

So pleased to here the old Apple dog is doing well. :)

This, as qouted on the BBC news website made me laugh, sounds a bit O.T.T -

Reuters news agency quoted sources saying Mr Jobs "was seen leaving the main Apple building in Cupertino and getting into a black car alone that was driven off by men in black suits with ear-pieces."

[DMann]

-- who lied to you last Fall about having a "chemical imbalance" in "absorbing nutrients."....I'd like to see Bill Gates do that before he left and see what would happen over here.Do you know, for a fact, that this was a lie? It was quite likely a complication which was associated with his health condition. Incidentally, had BG done the same before he abandoned ship, more than likely few people would have even cared, one way or the other.

[arkitect]

deleted post quite

What he said makes perfect sense — all this extreme fanboyism is very disturbing.
As if Jobs were some kind of surrogate parent to them.

There is a big difference between wishing someone well and the bizarre display of affection of some posters here.

Seriously. Some perspective is always helpful.

[dragossh]

Deleted post quote.

He still has a point. While it’s great to care about other human beings, people here do act like they have lived with him for the past 10 years, when the only times we have seen him was at 2-hour keynotes.

Good to hear he’s back though, maybe Apple can innovate this year instead of giving us incremental updates :D

[windywoo]

...meanwhile on the Apple-Microsoft Web-Cam hotline.......

http://crunchgear.com/wp-content/uploads/ballmer3.jpg

Heyyyyy Jobsy! Welcome back mayyyte!!!! Say got a spare 3Gs I can borrow? Gatesy nicked my Pokk-PC.... Bewdy!!!

At the other end...

http://www.kensavage.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/steve-jobs-heart-attack.jpg

[iZac]

"Ladies, ladies, ladies, Stevie J is in the hiz-house!"

[Lone Deranger]

Pot calls kettle black!

Sad indeed.

The quality of your contributions to MacRumors has significantly degraded over the years Mr. Shaw...

Sad to see that so many people think that making juvenile comments about someone at Microsoft is the right way to honor Steve Jobs' return to work at Apple.

They must be really, really scared about Windows 7....





</sarcasm>

[windywoo]

Aiden - I just dislike even looking at him - one of the most obnoxious acting individuals I have come across - and I've seen a number of them :eek:

My comment has no Windows or MS loathing in it - Ballmer is just so.....

I've never seen Aiden Shaw be obnoxious, he just happens to correct Apple fanboys when they are going to far up Jobs arse. That tends not to sit well here.

[fishmoose]

Good news, I belive Jobs vision and way to see what the market wants before the market knows it is still needed at Apple!

[eastercat]

Right now, I'm glad that Mr. Jobs is healthy enough to supposedly come back to work (personally, I want some pictures).
But let's give the man some time to get back into the swing of things before we start worrying about everything else.

[BongoBanger]

Good news indeed. Whilst I don't think Apple are nearly as dependent on Steve Jobs as some people make out he certainly is a huge driving force and motivator.

As for the pictures of Steve Ballmer: honestly grow up, kids. Can't you celebrate the return of Mr J without descending into idiocy? It's no surprise that the people you would expect to post this kind of rubbish in this topic are exactly the people who have.

[faxao]

Great news....welcome back Steve !!:)

[Frozentoast]

Serious win. We are so pleased you are back in black, Steve.

[sparkie7]

Welcome back Steve :) we missed you.

So can we (seriously) have matte screens all MBPs now? :)

Please :D:D

[Superdelphinus]

It's good news that he is back (in whatever capacity)

i do think that they need to be a bit more explicit in their disclosure concerning his health though, as far as all the people who actually invest in "his" company are concerned

[iMikeT]

Why oh why oh why didn't I buy AAPL today?

****Tomorrow's financial news****

Reporter: "..... with the news of Apple's CEO, Steve Jobs, Apple (AAPL) closed the day at 154.56..."

Other reporter: "That's very good news. So when are they going to come out with the Mac Tablet?"

[twoodcc]

great! hope he's here to stay

[RonD69]

The apostle Thomas said the same thing about the big J. It did not end well.


That's hilarious!!!!

[kirky29]

I'm so pleased! For Him and Apple!
Welcome back, Steve. :)

[miniConvert]

Hurrah for Steve, really glad he's back, I sincerely hope he has made a full recovery.

[iGary]

Welcome back, Steve!

[applecultvictim]

*Applause*

Steve you got a fews year till you 're 85, plenty of time to reshape the tec future for ever.

Best wishes.

[VicMacs]

Best wishes Steve! Good to have you back!

[carmenodie]

I heard he's a mean ass but one of the BEST CEOs in America!
Apple has no debt and 28 billion in the bank. WOOT!

Now, down to business...How many people will he fire just to get back into the groove?

LOL!

PS

My girlfriend just bought me the iphone 3GS.

AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[DaBrain]

Who would rate this story negative? What kind of self-hating nimrod sadist would do a thing like that?

Does Bill Gates have an account on here? What about Lauren from those stupid PC ads? Anyone?

Im not an MS fan but I highly doubt Bill Gates would stoop to that level!

However, some of the negative posters here on this issue just shows their immaturity! ;)

[phoenix78]

'Weekend at Bernie's' anyone? Or should i say Stevie's.

Just kidding... glad to hear this! If it is indeed 2 months since having a liver transplant then he is doing mighty well... My grandpa had a section of his liver resected. I saw how much they had to cut him open. It is a nasty wound and it took him roughly 2 months just to get some mobility and independence back.

[DaBrain]

The go to apple and wish him well, because he is not going to get the message...believe it or not, I doubt he checks this website. What is the "pent-up-angry=douchebag website you are referring to?

It's probably due to your negative angry RANT! Just a wild guess! :rolleyes:

[APPLENEWBIE]

Welcome back Steve! And a little advice ... Resist the urge to upgrade when the new livers come out next month...;)

[joro]

Welcome Back, Welcome Back.....:D

[William Gates]

Who would rate this story negative? What kind of self-hating nimrod sadist would do a thing like that?

Does Bill Gates have an account on here? What about Lauren from those stupid PC ads? Anyone?


Yeah, what do you want?

[fixyourthinking]

This is good to hear ... here's to good times and good press ahead Steve!

*ching*

[Apple Corps]

I've never seen Aiden Shaw be obnoxious, he just happens to correct Apple fanboys when they are going to far up Jobs arse. That tends not to sit well here.

Surely you comprehended my post more clearly than your response indicates.

Welcoming a liver transplant patient back to his family and community isn't going up anybody's "arse" - that may be a location reserved for..... :rolleyes:

Ballmers antics - yuk.

[happydude]

It's official - I saw a picture of Steve Jobs in an elevator. ;)

was the photo blurry? if it was, probably a photoshop fake :p

[alex4bes]

Glad to hear hes back...

however Kidneys will not provide support for some of the livers new features until later this summer. He got one anyway...for a high price, just to wait on these features. However the new liver is uber fast and the same shape as the old one.

If he was in the UK he could have had the kidneys doing their job right away.


just what i heard.

[alexacker]

Don't get me wrong, I'm glad that he's getting back into the swing of things...but not b/c he's Steve Jobs, but rather because I don't wish bad on anyone.

That said, why does everyone on the forum act like they actually care? Like it has any sort of effect on you whatsoever? Like he gives 2 ***** about anyone on this forum. It just blows my mind how people act as if they know him, what he is thinking, how he feels about what Apple has done. As I've seen over and over again, nobody on this forum has a clue on what apple is thinking or Steve Jobs for that matter, so don't act like you do.

Steve Jobs is back, great, good for him...why will this thread be 200 posts long within an hour though????

Off my rant

These people, including me, have been impacted positively by Apple over the years. And the "leader" was ill now well again. So why wouldn't Apple supporters wish him well?!? It doesn't matter if he checks macrumors forums or not. It's more the sentiment of the moment than a physical handing someone a get-well card.

I hope your loved ones don't treat you so callously if you're ever ill.

[rmpstudio]

maybe now we'll get a new 30" display!!!

[DELLsFan]

maybe now we'll get a new 30" display!!!

... and/or a netbook / tablet by the end of summer? :D

[MM123]

http://www.macrumors.com/images/macrumorsthreadlogo.gif (http://www.macrumors.com/2009/06/22/steve-jobs-back-at-work-at-apple/)

CNBC reports (http://www.cnbc.com/id/31494763) that Steve Jobs has indeed returned to work at Apple today. His return had been suggested (http://www.macrumors.com/2009/06/22/over-one-million-iphone-3g-models-sold-on-launch-weekend/) as he was attributed a quote for Apple's press release today about the iPhone 3GS sales. Jim Goldman of CNBC, however, is able to confirm his presence on Apple's campus according to multiple employees.This would fulfill his original promise to return to Apple in June, but with the recent report about his medical condition (http://www.macrumors.com/2009/06/20/steve-jobs-had-a-liver-transplant-two-months-ago/) he may only be back in a limited fashion.

Article Link: Steve Jobs Back at Work at Apple (http://www.macrumors.com/2009/06/22/steve-jobs-back-at-work-at-apple/)

is it really such a big deal for all of us? I don't think so

[BRLawyer]

Great!!! :) Welcome Back Steve!

The world's best CEO is back at work in the world's best, richest and most innovative IT company...congrats, SJ; now it's time to continue MOPPING THE FLOOR with the ridiculous "competition" that Apple faces.

- best notebooks and desktops in the world: Macs;
- best smartphone in the world: iPhone;
- best media players in the world: iPods;
- best OS in the world: Snow Leopard.

It's good to be superior.

[Sehnsucht]

As for the pictures of Steve Ballmer: honestly grow up, kids. Can't you celebrate the return of Mr J without descending into idiocy? It's no surprise that the people you would expect to post this kind of rubbish in this topic are exactly the people who have.

It was quite honestly my fault. I posted the original "thumbs-up" photo of Ballmer as an innocent joke...It didn't occur to me that the fanboys would take it and run with it... :o

[BRLawyer]

I've never seen Aiden Shaw be obnoxious, he just happens to correct Apple fanboys when they are going to far up Jobs arse. That tends not to sit well here.

Of course it doesn't sit well here:

1 - This is MacRumors, not Windows SuperSite; we "fanboys" don't waste our time bashing Microsoft outside these realms; we are absolutely legitimized to defend the platform we prefer, either via this website or other Mac-centered areas;

2 - Aiden's eternally-biased wikipedia-powered contributions have never recognized any achievement by Apple, especially given that, as a non-user, he has no clue about the Mac experience. Therefore, it's not about "correcting" Apple fanboys, it's about trolling with neverending diatribes against anything that is released by Cupertino. Well, actually it might even be amusing: John C. Dvorak's enlightened op-ed comments were, too, a lot of fun back in the olden days of MacUser.

[farmboy]

Meh....

Now the tens of thousands of Apple employees who actually make it happen won't be noticed - the spotlight is back on the Lord God Jobs.

Sigh....

Cheap shot. Wow...so anyone who gains any level of public visibility or accomplishment has done so with the aid of others, to greater or lesser degrees. Who would have thought? Every CEO, every athlete, every politician, every advocate for every cause, including you and me. Of course some people might just have had more to do with their own success than others. Are you part of the great unwashed and un-or-under appreciated? Feeling like there should be a rise from the proletariat or something? Maybe Apple could have a "You're really special" day for each employee. And maybe designate a Stuart Smalley Self-Affirmation Quiet Zone.

Geez Aiden, lighten up.

[dragossh]

1 - This is MacRumors, not Windows SuperSite; we "fanboys" don't waste our time bashing Microsoft outside these realms; we are absolutely legitimized to defend the platform we prefer, either via this website or other Mac-centered areas;

Yes, we like Apple products, but we shouldn’t “defend” them with cheap shots at other companies and saying APPLE IS THE BEST! THEY ARE THE PERFECT COMPANY! GO APPLE! I feel that we should instead list their advantages and acknowledge their disadvantages if we want to inform people about Apple products. We should also criticise Apple when they do something wrong instead of mindlessly cheering for and defending them.

Unfortunately, a lot of Apple users seem to prefer defending their favourite company the other way: "Apple is the best and you are an idiot for using [insert company name here]’s products."

[DMann]

Good news indeed. Whilst I don't think Apple are nearly as dependent on Steve Jobs as some people make out he certainly is a huge driving force and motivator.

As for the pictures of Steve Ballmer: honestly grow up, kids. Can't you celebrate the return of Mr J without descending into idiocy? It's no surprise that the people you would expect to post this kind of rubbish in this topic are exactly the people who have.Seems he's already done that.

[psingh01]

Odd Job(s), Welcome back and please get us back express 34 and easily replaceable hard drives..

Oh, and 1680*1050 on the 15", and 1440*900 on the 13"...with AG variants,

And an iphone variant with a real BB-style keyboard,

And all will be well then.........

and Powerbook G5 :rolleyes:

[mattwolfmatt]

The world's best CEO is back at work in the world's best, richest and most innovative IT company...congrats, SJ; now it's time to continue MOPPING THE FLOOR with the ridiculous "competition" that Apple faces.

- best notebooks and desktops in the world: Macs;
- best smartphone in the world: iPhone;
- best media players in the world: iPods;
- best OS in the world: Snow Leopard.

It's good to be superior.

BRLawyer, do you write the keynotes?

[BongoBanger]

BRLawyer, do you write the keynotes?

No. Apple's speech writers are sane.

[andy721]

Damn he may be back only for temp this ***** must be bad, wonder how long he's got. Somethings never meant to be told, truth what lies behind for untold secrets to the people.

[JuanGuapo]

w00t Liver 2.0! :)

[andy721]

I hate how our freedom gets taken away on these forums there was a comment wasn't even hateful but expressing the facts of how people can never grow up at the least. Nothing hateful no cussing or anything yet gets pulled from this topic. Yeah lets pull out the favor card. Very funny macrumors.

[AidenShaw]

No. Apple's speech writers are sane.

Sometimes liars nonetheless, but sane.... ;)

[Sehnsucht]

Sometimes liars nonetheless, but sane.... ;)

http://i485.photobucket.com/albums/rr214/TheDavidFrom1988/zune_ad2.png

You know they had to get it from somewhere... :D

[iMaggot]

Some good news, Welcome back Steve! :D

[andy721]

w00t Liver 2.0! :)

Haha I need the iLiver app
for my iPhone 3gs hope it supports it. Ironically speaking
I think i'll make an app so when steve jobs is making a speech and is low on health you take him to a hospital and open him up like in that DS game and put a new liver in him. But might get boring after a while.

[andy721]

http://i485.photobucket.com/albums/rr214/TheDavidFrom1988/zune_ad2.png

You know they had to get it from somewhere... :D

This guy probably doesn't believe in getting free stuff.

[LagunaSol]

I've never seen Aiden Shaw be obnoxious, he just happens to correct Apple fanboys when they are going to far up Jobs arse. That tends not to sit well here.

Riiiight....

[LagunaSol]

Sad to see that so many people think that making juvenile comments about someone at Microsoft is the right way to honor Steve Jobs' return to work at Apple.

They must be really, really scared about Windows 7....

I've been mocking Sweaty Ballmer (and rightly so) long before Windows 7 was but a twinkle of perspiration in Steve's dank armpit...

The guy is a loudmouthed buffoon who deserves every bit of mockery he gets. And he's also worth billions, a fact that epitomizes fate's cruel, cruel hand.

[theheadguy]

woot woo!!!
aapl should sore tomorrow
Does anyone else notice the irony in this quote?
AAPL 134.01 -3.36‎ (-2.45%‎)

[michael.lauden]

I've been mocking Sweaty Ballmer (and rightly so) long before Windows 7 was but a twinkle of perspiration in Steve's dank armpit...

The guy is a loudmouthed buffoon who deserves every bit of mockery he gets. And he's also worth billions, a fact that epitomizes fate's cruel, cruel hand.

........

[andy721]

Riiiight....

I wouldn't consider myself a fanboy but I used macs over the years and since its 2009 I am using intel and windows 7 on my mac pro and use both worlds for an experience that I enjoy yes but rather still own a mac. You get what you pay for just put it that way. I rather have something that works.

[hirshnoc]

Who rated this as a negative? Seriously.

[andy721]

Who rated this as a negative? Seriously.

IDK there's some sick people out there I figure there will be like 1-10 but 53 wtf is wrong with people?


Now 54 ****** retards

[JayMan8081]

Glad to hear that Steve is back to work. Hopefully this means his health is under control now to and he is recovered from whatever ailed him.

[Ubuntu]

I've been mocking Sweaty Ballmer (and rightly so) long before Windows 7 was but a twinkle of perspiration in Steve's dank armpit...

The guy is a loudmouthed buffoon who deserves every bit of mockery he gets. And he's also worth billions, a fact that epitomizes fate's cruel, cruel hand.

I'd agree, but the way you go about it pretty much just makes it difficult to respect your opinion.

I'd be the first one to criticise him, but come on, sweat jokes? :rolleyes:

[DougB541]

I'd agree, but the way you go about it pretty much just makes it difficult to respect your opinion.

I'd be the first one to criticise him, but come on, sweat jokes? :rolleyes:

Ballmer jokes are old and immature way to have a forum discussion.


Hell, jokes like that of any person of important is immature. It'd be like me critzing Jobs for denying he had a daughter in the past. Cause that may be a TINY bit more worrisome than someone who sweats.


But none of that matters, both of these people deserve to be in their position for one reason or another.