Norah Jones and Coldplay Help Apple Celebrate Steve Jobs' Life [Aerial Video of Event]

[adder7712]

Those big banner posters with the photos of Steve on them are very touching and very nice to see. I hope they keep them up for a while. I especially love seeing the older photos.

I'm also curious to know what songs were performed... but they'll probably make me cry like a baby when I think about it...

I'm betting my money on "Fix You."

They should play "Swallowed in the Sea", very emo if you ask me.

 

[SandynJosh]

Does anyone know where I can find that picture of Steve when he was young?

This is the youngest photo of Steve Jobs I could find. It also answers the question of where the company logo came from.

 

[adder7712]

This is the youngest photo of Steve Jobs I could find. It also answers the question of where the company logo came from.

My only response:

 

[anberlinairlift]

Norah Jones <3 That woman is an angel. Fantastic choice for a performance at this event. I would have loved to have been there during the ceremony.

RIP Steve Jobs.

 

[Ryox]

I wish we could listen to the speeches everyone made. I'm sure it was very moving and inspirational. Would help bring closure to me too...

Rest in peace Steve. We miss you.

 

[bkushner]

They should have had the Mac and Apple guys from the ads do some comedy relief.

 

[barkomatic]

Again, 50,000 employees who are bound to follow the company's directives about disclosing events that happen in the course of employment whether it be meeting with your boss, viewing an unreleased product, attending a Friday beer bust, or reviewing quarterly results.

It doesn't matter if there were 5 or 50,000 employees invited to the event. If the company says it's private, it is.

While this was not a family event, I'm guessing that Apple's senior management team would be willing to abide by the family wishes concerning public disclosure of the event. Could they say "Screw you, Laurene, we're posting the entire video to the Internet, whether you like it or not because we have lots of fans/customers/shareholders who want to enjoy the festivities and commemorate Steve's death."? Yes, they probably could. Will they? Probably not.

Again, 50,000 of Steve's team members who followed company directives to draw drapes, lock retail stores, etc. and keep it as an internal-only event.

You're getting downright irrational. From the pics here, about 3/4 of the people at the event were taking video/pictures at the memorial--and most certainly that content will become public. You think Apple is going to fire 3/4 of its employees?

At such a large scale event the senior management knew people would take pics and video and that it would end up on youtube--they aren't worried. In fact, Steve Jobs death and the reaction has been a huge free publicity event for Apple.

 

[HyperX13]

I thought it was occupy Cupertino! Glad it wasn't!

 

[Pink∆Floyd]

We love you Steve

 

[joneill55]

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Some people here in MacRumors need anti-depressant and an appointment with a shrink.

I've had closure 9 1/2 weeks ago...

Well give you a cookie!

 

[TheAppleGeek]

Do any one of you know what song did Coldplay perform?

I'd like to know, as well. I would hope they played "Til Kingdom Come".

What an amazing way to honor an amazing person. I would have loved to be there.

 

[cvaldes]

You're getting downright irrational. From the pics here, about 3/4 of the people at the event were taking video/pictures at the memorial--and most certainly that content will become public. You think Apple is going to fire 3/4 of its employees?

At such a large scale event the senior management knew people would take pics and video and that it would end up on youtube--they aren't worried. In fact, Steve Jobs death and the reaction has been a huge free publicity event for Apple.

Go ahead and search for "Steve Jobs" at YouTube and Flickr. It's nearly 7pm PDT, about eight hours after the event.

People aren't uploading (or at least aren't doing so publicly).

This was an internal event and just like a town hall/all hands meeting, we aren't seeing photos/video.

If someone did start uploading stuff, Apple management would probably ask them to take down the content. I doubt if anyone would be fired outright. But then again, I think someone did get fired for giving Steve Wozniak a sneak peek of a new product (an iPad?).

The fact that they are photographing and video recording the event isn't the question. The point is that disseminating such material for public view without approval violates company policy and probably goes against the wishes of the family.

Remember, California is an at-will employment state. The employer can say "your position has been eliminated" and you're gone (you might qualify for the severance package). However, if you were let go because you violated company rules, you wouldn't get the package. Heck, there's probably a clause in the stock options grant that you'd lose whatever was vested.

Do you honestly think Apple employees don't take this stuff seriously? 50,000 of them can keep a secret about when the next gadget is coming out, what it looks like, what it can do, how much it will cost, etc. I think they can follow instructions to treat the event like other major internal-only events.

 

[partyBoy]

Damn...i wish i was there

 

[barkomatic]

Go ahead and search for "Steve Jobs" at YouTube and Flickr. It's nearly 7pm PDT, about eight hours after the event.

People aren't uploading (or at least aren't doing so publicly).

This was an internal event and just like a town hall/all hands meeting, we aren't seeing photos/video.

If someone did start uploading stuff, Apple management would probably ask them to take down the content. I doubt if anyone would be fired outright. But then again, I think someone did get fired for giving Steve Wozniak a sneak peek of a new product (an iPad?).

The fact that they are photographing and video recording the event isn't the question. The point is that disseminating such material for public view without approval violates company policy and probably goes against the wishes of the family.

Remember, California is an at-will employment state. The employer can say "your position has been eliminated" and you're gone (you might qualify for the severance package). However, if you were let go because you violated company rules, you wouldn't get the package. Heck, there's probably a clause in the stock options grant that you'd lose whatever was vested.

Do you honestly think Apple employees don't take this stuff seriously? 50,000 of them can keep a secret about when the next gadget is coming out, what it looks like, what it can do, how much it will cost, etc. I think they can follow instructions to treat the event like other major events.

You think that 50,000 of Apple's employees are privy to new gadget releases? If you do, then you don't comprehend how the company operates. Only senior management and those directly involved in the project get access to unreleased Apple products.

Out of 50,000 people, recordings of the event will most certainly be made public--if Apple doesn't itself release it first. Check out gawker tomorrow and I'm sure you'll here about it. No one is going to be fired over this--at will state or not.

My question is, why do care? Did you personally know Steve Jobs or any of his family members?

 

[cvaldes]

You think that 50,000 of Apple's employees are privy to new gadget releases? If you do, then you don't comprehend how the company operates. Only senior management and those directly involved in the project get access to unreleased Apple products.

Out of 50,000 people, recordings of the event will most certainly be made public--if Apple doesn't itself release it first. Check out gawker tomorrow and I'm sure you'll here about it. No one is going to be fired over this--at will state or not.

My question is, why do care? Did you personally know Steve Jobs or any of his family members?

You're the one who doesn't know how big tech companies operate. There are hundreds if not thousands of employees who have held the upcoming product. Many of them are given late stage prototypes. Who the hell do you think beta tests the next generation Apple TV or iPhone? Tim, Scott, Phil and Bob? No one else?

There are engineering schematics, CAD files, parts procurement orders, inventory control specialists. In the early stages of a product's design, there are relatively few people who can picture the entire device and user experience. But a couple weeks before launch while the hardware is in full production ramp and the software heads for Gold Master? There are a lot of people who know what its about by then. I agree that not all 50,000 will have all the details about every upcoming device or service, but hey, it's not just a handful as you imagine.

I'll say this: some people here have a shocking lack of respect for the dead, and disturbing little more for the deceased's family.

Whether or not I knew Steve or his family is completely irrelevant.

Have you folks ever been to a colleague's funeral? I have and you will never find evidence of it online.

I am damned glad that I don't work with you, barkomatic.

 

[s1m]

I think some memorials were held in Apple stores as well today - my local store was closed with white blinds up from about 10:30AM to Noon australian time.

 

[SeaFox]

A benefit for a Billionaire...?

Oh, Please, Enough Already.

Yeah, it's not like they could hold the benefit concert for one of Steve's favorite causes instead. Oh wait...

 

[cvaldes]

I think some memorials were held in Apple stores as well today - my local store was closed with white blinds up from about 10:30AM to Noon australian time.

Those employees were probably watching recorded video of today's Cupertino event. North American and European stores were able to watch it live in their respective time zones.

 

[ThunderSkunk]

You're the one who doesn't know how big tech companies operate. There are hundreds if not thousands of employees who have held the upcoming product.

True. ...just, not this company.

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A benefit for a Billionaire...?

Oh, Please, Enough Already.

Some of us don't define a person by how much money they have. In case you hadn't noticed, SJ's creativity, vision and dedication have been an inspiration to at least a couple people...

 

[bdkennedy1]

It definitely wasn't "Fix You".

Do any one of you know what song did Coldplay perform?

 

[thormarketing]

RIP Steve Jobs

I would have loved to work for Apple, would have loved to attend the memorial, but instead I'll obtain my inspiration from his public statements and reading about him. He was a great man who achieved amazing things. Very few of us will ever come close to doing a small fraction of what he managed in his short life.

 

[ProwlingTiger]

Closure? Really?
...(ignoring his family till the end)

There is much evidence to the contrary. Instead of letting you go on pretending you knew Steve, a very private individual, I'll point you to this story.

 

[barkomatic]

You're the one who doesn't know how big tech companies operate. There are hundreds if not thousands of employees who have held the upcoming product. Many of them are given late stage prototypes. Who the hell do you think beta tests the next generation Apple TV or iPhone? Tim, Scott, Phil and Bob? No one else?

There are engineering schematics, CAD files, parts procurement orders, inventory control specialists. In the early stages of a product's design, there are relatively few people who can picture the entire device and user experience. But a couple weeks before launch while the hardware is in full production ramp and the software heads for Gold Master? There are a lot of people who know what its about by then. I agree that not all 50,000 will have all the details about every upcoming device or service, but hey, it's not just a handful as you imagine.

I'll say this: some people here have a shocking lack of respect for the dead, and disturbing little more for the deceased's family.

Whether or not I knew Steve or his family is completely irrelevant.

Have you folks ever been to a colleague's funeral? I have and you will never find evidence of it online.

I am damned glad that I don't work with you, barkomatic.

Be honest, you are claiming that I have a "shocking disrespect for the dead" because I disagree with you--not because in any way I have been actually disrespectful.

Clearly, people a have well deserved admiration for Steve Jobs and are sad that he has passed. Naturally, they are going to be curious about this memorial service -- and I don't think its a terrible thing if people view parts of it on youtube.

I'm glad I don't work with you either -- I'm not sure I could deal with the soapbox attitude you have.

 

[aznkid25]

Anyone notice that in the image released by Apple, there are two video cameras between the white tents in the very back? Maybe this event was captured on video by Apple.

 

[myrtlebee]

I'll say this: some people here have a shocking lack of respect for the dead, and disturbing little more for the deceased's family.

How the hell is wanting to view pieces of this memorial a "shocking lack of respect for the dead"? You make no sense. And, yet again, you assume that Steve Jobs himself knew about this memorial service and somehow instructed Apple not to make video available or allow those who attended to discuss it. How do you know what he would have wanted? Unbelievable.

Whether or not I knew Steve or his family is completely irrelevant.

It is relevant, though, since most of your posts here claim to know what Jobs and his family "want" or "would have wanted".

Have you folks ever been to a colleague's funeral? I have and you will never find evidence of it online.

This was not a funeral. No one is asking for video of the ****ing funeral.