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With the passing of Steve, his biography could not come out soon enough. I'm eager to learn more about our generations greatest visionary.
 
To a great man who inspired myself and many...

Steve, you area great man and visionary. Your charisma and brilliance has inspired millions the world over. Your leadership and innovation have served as a model for me, as I am sure to others as well. You will be greatly missed. No one can replace you. I had the opportunity to work for you several years ago, and I am grateful to have done so.

May God keep you Steve, thank you for being a strong person who always dared to think different.

JDL
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Maybe he should've let doctors treat his pancreas from the beginning instead of trying a special diet. He had a less-aggressive type of cancer.

It's a pity, really.
 
I wanted so badly for Steve to make it here. We don't ever want to see someone go away from us. The lord wanted him to come home. He was so incredibly blessed with talent and his vision, had a way of making you see it for exactly what it was and could become. Kudos to you Steve on bettering this world. I know he is relaxing and having fun in the next, with the father of all creation. God bless Steve's family. Thank you for lending him to us for a time, he has enriched our lives. Long live Apple, I'll never abandon it. It's special. :apple:
 
But, since it doesn't violate the rules, that shouldn't happen.

Many societies, but especially the US, value freedom of speech - you can't silence someone simply because you disagree with their opinions.

It leads to some odd positions - such as the ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) going to court to defend the right of a Nazi group to hold a demonstration in a heavily Jewish suburb of Chicago.

Anyway, the title quote sums it up - it's often attributed to Voltaire, but it actually appeard in a biography of Voltaire to summarize his stance.


Actually freedom of speech doesnt really apply to private online forums, technically speaking....anyway RIP Jobs
 
It's sad that he worked so hard throughout his battle with cancer. Perhaps that was his coping mechanism, or just a reflection of his priorities...but it almost makes me cry to think of that final moment of reflection, when we realize all we thought was so important means nothing compared to the relationships around us (family, friends) that may have taken a backseat.

Regret is the only tragedy.
 
In this sad moment we can perhaps find comfort in the notion that his legacy is only beginning to be realized. Where we are today is only the tip of the iceberg, his impact still has yet to truly reverberate across technology and our very culture itself.

"iLive On" seems an apt, doesn't it?
 
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wow. what the F!
thank you steve for everything. i can honestly say that you changed my life.
you inspired and wowed me over the years. truly one of the saddest days i can recall.
 
I had an Apple II, Mac SE, Mac IIsi, NeXT station, iPods, iPhones, iPads and Mac Pros. Steve's greatest contribution wasn't the Mac, iPhone or even Apple itself. It's the true inspiration that a single person can change the world for the better. Thank you and love you.
 
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