Apple Posts "Remembering Steve" Tributes

[SactoGuy18]

I think we'll miss Jobs because in his vision of computer technology, he was in many ways WAY ahead of his time almost from the beginning of the age of the personal computer.

Even the failed NeXT venture was in the long term a success, since the NeXT Cube pioneered a lot of revolutionary technology, and the NeXTStep operating system provided the foundation for MacOS X and iOS (since both current Apple operating systems use a Unix variant running the Mach kernel). Indeed, the World Wide Web as we know it today was originally written by Tim Berners-Lee using a NeXT machine.

And it was Jobs' amazing design genius that made it possible to develop the iPod (which changed the music industry), iPhone (which changed the cellphone industry) and iPad (the first truly viable tablet computer).

In short, Jobs will be remembered as (arguably) the 21st Century equivalent of Thomas Edison.

 

[ChrisTX]

I found out about his passing as I turned on my MacBook Pro, his products have changed my life for the better, RIP Steve!

 

[BeardedOrc]

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Classy!!!

Using a dead person to divert attention from the recent Samsung and Android announcement.
Poor taste I say...

 

[7o7munoz7o7]

My son (12 tomorrow) was very upset about Steve passing (he's a techno like me)....he has to do a power point for school....I found him using Keynote on an iMac, with custom graphics (using Gimp)....it's truly amazing watching an 11 year old put together something so professional looking...and of course, his subject is Steve Jobs and the creation of the Apple computers....

post that on line so we can see it!!

 

[clibinarius]

To mean as little disrespect as possible, but I feel like it must be said.

Steve Jobs died an unfortunate death and was young. It is understandable some fans are in mourning.

However:

Most of us have no link to him. He was a motivational force behind many products on the marketplace today (none of which he invented, mind you, though he might've seen them elsewhere). But his death has ceased to be news. Aside from running Apple, most people aren't sure of what he did, and one must ask: Was Jobs arrogant enough to feel like we need to be reminded of his last days every day when we wake up?

If Jobs was arrogant enough to want this, he doesn't deserve it. If he wasn't arrogant enough to want this, move on. Seriously. You've paid your respects. But there are real problems in the world and, if you're a fan of his company, there are more days and more news ahead. Why dwell? Continuing to talk about it to excess can and will lead to a backlash. I've lost my patience reading about a guy who I've had no contact with that I view as a great salesman. Importantly, I believe most people know who he was because of his fame and wealth, not for what he did (again, charity?). And that's not to criticize. After two weeks, I don't see the reason to keep acting as if he's still dying.

 

[markcres]

When the hell is the catholic church going to get off their ass and make Steve a saint??? I don't know if he was a catholic...but sainthood is the obvious way an out of touch institution like the catholic church can reach out to the people consumed with grief at the loss of this great man.

 

[farleysmaster]

We don't have any idea what he did or didn't do for charity as he didn't mention it. People who give to charity aren't required to crow on about it...

 

[maflynn]

When the hell is the catholic church going to get off their ass and make Steve a saint??? I don't know if he was a catholic...but sainthood is the obvious way an out of touch institution like the catholic church can reach out to the people consumed with grief at the loss of this great man.

You're kidding right. You need to add smilies or [sarcasm] tags. You do realize that Steve was a Buddhist. Also do you realize what a saint is for Catholics?

 

[lamerica80]

eh, cant be bothered.

 

[Popinbottles]

Really?

I'm just saying. I like to read between the lines, when it comes to corporation's moves.
Samsung&Google post poned their press conference for respect of SJ's death. You believe that? Seriously?

There is a whole mix of marketing and cinism coming from everywhere, and I like to point it out, just not to lose my own form of morality.

My 2 cents.

Really? Next you'll be saying that Steve faked his death to increase 4S sales. I guess we should believe that he is alive somewhere with Elvis and Tupac waiting to re-appear just when Samsung releases the next phone?

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To mean as little disrespect as possible, but I feel like it must be said.

Steve Jobs died an unfortunate death and was young. It is understandable some fans are in mourning.

However:

Most of us have no link to him. He was a motivational force behind many products on the marketplace today (none of which he invented, mind you, though he might've seen them elsewhere). But his death has ceased to be news. Aside from running Apple, most people aren't sure of what he did, and one must ask: Was Jobs arrogant enough to feel like we need to be reminded of his last days every day when we wake up?

If Jobs was arrogant enough to want this, he doesn't deserve it. If he wasn't arrogant enough to want this, move on. Seriously. You've paid your respects. But there are real problems in the world and, if you're a fan of his company, there are more days and more news ahead. Why dwell? Continuing to talk about it to excess can and will lead to a backlash. I've lost my patience reading about a guy who I've had no contact with that I view as a great salesman. Importantly, I believe most people know who he was because of his fame and wealth, not for what he did (again, charity?). And that's not to criticize. After two weeks, I don't see the reason to keep acting as if he's still dying.

Dude it's a website devoted to ALL things related to Apple. Why would they not talk about it? If this were CNN or a FOX news site I could see your point.

 

[foulmouthedleon]

I'm sure I'll get nailed for this but I'll say it anyway. First off, I was one of the people to write to rememberingsteve@apple.com on the first day. I'm a Mac person and most likely always will be. I can't and won't deny the contribution that he made to the world. He was truly inspiring and his legacy will most certainly live on for years to come.

But I've got to say that his picture has been on apple.com going on two weeks now. I do think it's time to move on. I kind of figured it'd be there for a day or two, max. But it's still there. Does anyone else think that they're maybe milking this just a bit?

 

[lamerica80]

I'm sure I'll get nailed for this but I'll say it anyway. First off, I was one of the people to write to rememberingsteve@apple.com on the first day. I'm a Mac person and most likely always will be. I can't and won't deny the contribution that he made to the world. He was truly inspiring and his legacy will most certainly live on for years to come.

But I've got to say that his picture has been on apple.com going on two weeks now. I do think it's time to move on. I kind of figured it'd be there for a day or two, max. But it's still there. Does anyone else think that they're maybe milking this just a bit?

Yeah it makes me too kinda uncomfortable. Its like they are using his death to further the cult of Apple - the dear leader is dead - and its been going on a bit too long.

 

[Shrink]

Or maybe English being a second language?

Possible - good point.

However, spellcheck and dictionaries do exist for ESL writers. Grammar and syntax are never things upon which I would comment. But spelling can be fairly easily checked.

(In the spirit of full disclosure - yes, I have misspelled words in posts and missed the misspellings during proofreading. Mea Culpa )

 

[4D4M]

You're kidding right. You need to add smilies or [sarcasm] tags. You do realize that Steve was a Buddhist. Also do you realize what a saint is for Catholics?

They make someone a saint after they've attributed a fictitious miracle to them. It's just another religion based on lies, fear and control.

 

[Slurpy2k8]

Gotta stop reading those, making me choke up again.

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I'm sure I'll get nailed for this but I'll say it anyway. First off, I was one of the people to write to rememberingsteve@apple.com on the first day. I'm a Mac person and most likely always will be. I can't and won't deny the contribution that he made to the world. He was truly inspiring and his legacy will most certainly live on for years to come.

But I've got to say that his picture has been on apple.com going on two weeks now. I do think it's time to move on. I kind of figured it'd be there for a day or two, max. But it's still there. Does anyone else think that they're maybe milking this just a bit?

It's called respect. And class. Many people here have no idea what that means. SJ was one of the most well known people on the planet, and to most he WAS Apple. I don't see how the hell you can consider this 'milking'. Is someone gonna go out and buy more Apple products cause that happens to be the homepage? They'll remove it in due time and replace it with shiny things, but to actively complain about it blows my mind. If they DID take it out too soon, people would call Apple classless. Maybe they want to leave it there until his company memorial today? Who knows, but it isn't hurting anyone, so the bitching is pretty ridiculous. Yes, everyone will move on, as we always do, but God forbid it takes a few seconds longer than you'd like it to. The product sections are all 1 click away.

 

[50548]

Truly moving.

Still can't believe he's gone. RIP, Steve.

Same here. Couldn't help but cry again after reading some of the messages, which reminded me of my early times with Apple products, and especially those dark years in the mid-90s when to have a Mac was to be the object of scorn.

Man, how the tables have been turned by Steve after his comeback...he will be deeply missed by the good people of this world.

 

[man4mac]

Download Condolences

For those of you who are interested, I made a little web app that downloads all of the condolences off Apple's servers. I made it for myself since I'm interested in what these messages say, but won't be reading more than a few a day...I wanted something that would save them in case apple took them down. I'll make the link available to anyone who wants to use it:

http://www.jpschroeder.com/stevejobs

 

[markcres]

You're kidding right. You need to add smilies or [sarcasm] tags. You do realize that Steve was a Buddhist. Also do you realize what a saint is for Catholics?

Yes..I am kidding.
This whole outpouring of grief from complete strangers who only ever bought a telephone from a guy who ran a big corporation using near-slave labour in China to become massively powerful is creepy and vomit-inducing.

 

[lamerica80]

For those of you who are interested, I made a little web app that downloads all of the condolences off Apple's servers. I made it for myself since I'm interested in what these messages say, but won't be reading more than a few a day...I wanted something that would save them in case apple took them down. I'll make the link available to anyone who wants to use it:

http://www.jpschroeder.com/stevejobs

Dude dont you think you are taking this thing a bit too far? Or did you know Steve personally?

Oh how some people (read americans) love to induldge in someones death, it really turns yall on doesnt it.

 

[D4F]

Same here. Couldn't help but cry again after reading some of the messages, which reminded me of my early times with Apple products, and especially those dark years in the mid-90s when to have a Mac was to be the object of scorn.

Man, how the tables have been turned by Steve after his comeback...he will be deeply missed by the good people of this world.

You need a doctor.

 

[LizKat]

THIS big time.
But who am I fooling... Waiting for -150 rating as this is a place where even God can't touch apple worshipers.
I like some of their products, I use some of their products, I make money with some of their products but the amount of idiots in this world is just scary.

Actually one measures idiots by numbers, not amounts... if one is from the grammar police.

 

[D4F]

Actually one measures idiots by numbers, not amounts... if one is from the grammar police.

Is that all you have to contribute to this topic??

 

[LizKat]

^^ Yep, that's all.

 

[b24pgg]

Seriously, we are talking about a billionaire ipod-maker here right? Not the Dalai Lama? This is consumption craze gone mad. People are starving to death everyday and nobody gives a ****, but when Steve Jobs dies the world stops. Give me a break. At least Bill Gates makes an effort to collect money for charities from other billionaires, unlike Steve Jobs. All he did was to make himself wealthy selling premium electronics.

Just read the article where Apple says they do not want to spend any of the 80 billion USD cash reserve on "silly things". I guess philantrophy counts as one of those silly things.

This off course, is said with respect for the one who died, but still -come on people.

x2. I can't believe people are referring to him as "magical" and how there's a new "angel" in heaven. Please.

Jobs never reinstated Apple's philanthropic programs even after achieving record profits.

Jobs denied paternity of his daughter Lisa, allowing her to be raised for many years on welfare without a father.

There are a plethora of videos on YouTube of Jobs being incredibly rude.

Jobs was a genius and an amazing innovator, but he was hardly a good person.

 

[BeardedOrc]

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You're kidding right. You need to add smilies or [sarcasm] tags. You do realize that Steve was a Buddhist. Also do you realize what a saint is for Catholics?

They make someone a saint after they've attributed a fictitious miracle to them. It's just another religion based on lies, fear and control.

Steve deserves a new religion basking on his own glory. We make the sign of "S" every time we see an Apple logo.