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Steve Jobs Resigns as Apple CEO
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From Macworld 2007, where Steve Jobs would first officially unveil the iPhone (via Engadget):
9:15am - People are standing on seats. "We're going to make some history together today."
boy, was he ever right, lol.
9:15am - People are standing on seats. "We're going to make some history together today."
boy, was he ever right, lol.
Salute
This is a huge day for me as an Apple fan. Truly I have never felt as emotionally for products as I do for the ones Apple makes. I'm brand loyal and I won't apologize for that. My computer makes me actually enjoy working more. My iPod reintroduced me and reminded me of how much I loved music and woke that part of me again. My iPhone got me excited about the future and my iPad changed my ideas of what a computer is.
I've said this before, but many people on the internet revel in their ability to not enjoy things and play it off as being a real discerning connoisseur. The armchair critics say we like shiny objects because they would sound stupid if they berated us with the truth: that we appreciate aesthetics.
Obviously Apply and Steve Jobs are inextricably intertwined. It's an amazing story, how a guy a kid who started off in his garage 'out-executived' the world's career executives and made the world's most successful company. He changed several industries and it wasn't by cutting corners or selling out. It wasn't by scoring one home run, but several. They conquered the sexier parts of products: industrial design, marketing, UI design... but also the not so sexy parts like retail and supply chain.
This stores, service, products, advertisements have all been given top awards by their respective industries. Steve Jobs has made truly joyful products that have enriched my life. I consider myself a well rounded person; I enjoy my job, love my wife, my family, and my dogs, and I also enjoy the **** out of my machines... and Apple makes the best.
You can't judge the best machine by it's speed the same way you can't judge the best drink by the one with the most bubbles. When objects become experiences you enjoy them more. Liberal arts and technology.
However the rest of Steve Jobs' life plays out, he has made his mark and I'm glad I got to see a genius in my lifetime.
This is a huge day for me as an Apple fan. Truly I have never felt as emotionally for products as I do for the ones Apple makes. I'm brand loyal and I won't apologize for that. My computer makes me actually enjoy working more. My iPod reintroduced me and reminded me of how much I loved music and woke that part of me again. My iPhone got me excited about the future and my iPad changed my ideas of what a computer is.
I've said this before, but many people on the internet revel in their ability to not enjoy things and play it off as being a real discerning connoisseur. The armchair critics say we like shiny objects because they would sound stupid if they berated us with the truth: that we appreciate aesthetics.
Obviously Apply and Steve Jobs are inextricably intertwined. It's an amazing story, how a guy a kid who started off in his garage 'out-executived' the world's career executives and made the world's most successful company. He changed several industries and it wasn't by cutting corners or selling out. It wasn't by scoring one home run, but several. They conquered the sexier parts of products: industrial design, marketing, UI design... but also the not so sexy parts like retail and supply chain.
This stores, service, products, advertisements have all been given top awards by their respective industries. Steve Jobs has made truly joyful products that have enriched my life. I consider myself a well rounded person; I enjoy my job, love my wife, my family, and my dogs, and I also enjoy the **** out of my machines... and Apple makes the best.
You can't judge the best machine by it's speed the same way you can't judge the best drink by the one with the most bubbles. When objects become experiences you enjoy them more. Liberal arts and technology.
However the rest of Steve Jobs' life plays out, he has made his mark and I'm glad I got to see a genius in my lifetime.
Honey, I think you need to take a reality check and stop being a typical anti-Microsoft, supra pro-Apple kid.
I am neutral to both companies, evidently you're not.
Stereotyping isn't good for you.
Steve's biggest impact on Apple is the culture that he created. And by definition, cultures are intergenerational and endure through changes such as this. Steve's legacy will endure - at Apple and beyond. Moreover, he will continue to impact the culture at Apple through his chairman duties. Regardless, godspeed Steve. Thanks for all that you have given us and the world.
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I find it quite disheartening, that a few people, especially Apple fanboys, are treating this as if Steve has died or is no longer connected with Apple. Some have even gone as far to start an Apple vs Microsoft war. Distasteful.
Not sure if anyone noticed but Steve has left his position as CEO with his head held high, and entered a role which technically superimposes in executive management: the board of directors, and that, Chairman.
God knows that'll happen on this forum when Mr Jobs does pass away,which I hope we don't see soon.
Not sure if anyone noticed but Steve has left his position as CEO with his head held high, and entered a role which technically superimposes in executive management: the board of directors, and that, Chairman.
God knows that'll happen on this forum when Mr Jobs does pass away,which I hope we don't see soon.
Its cute how you defend apple. I'm reminded of pawns blindly working for and worshipping english royal kings.
Not Today, Guys
I love Apple products. Those who don't, well, just don't get it. I don't care. I am not about to try to convince a Ford Mustang lover that a Camaro is "better". They both take you to the same places. They both have engines and use gas. One may cost more than the other. But who cares??? If I like Mustangs, a Camaro simply will not do. So it is with Apple lovers. We will not use Android. We will not be convinced about the "benefits" of using Windows or Linux. We do not care about how much they cost (we do, but we spend it anyway, saving up for it if we have to). We want the products because they give us pleasure. It really is that simple. So enough about the Mac vs Windows, better-specs-this, cheaper-than-that, irrelevant crap. If you love something else, by all means, enjoy it. But to come to a Mac forum and berate those who don't "appreciate" what you love is jerk-ish. Especially today.
Get well, Steve. Thank you for all the great products over the years, and for constantly trying to make things easier for us users.
I love Apple products. Those who don't, well, just don't get it. I don't care. I am not about to try to convince a Ford Mustang lover that a Camaro is "better". They both take you to the same places. They both have engines and use gas. One may cost more than the other. But who cares??? If I like Mustangs, a Camaro simply will not do. So it is with Apple lovers. We will not use Android. We will not be convinced about the "benefits" of using Windows or Linux. We do not care about how much they cost (we do, but we spend it anyway, saving up for it if we have to). We want the products because they give us pleasure. It really is that simple. So enough about the Mac vs Windows, better-specs-this, cheaper-than-that, irrelevant crap. If you love something else, by all means, enjoy it. But to come to a Mac forum and berate those who don't "appreciate" what you love is jerk-ish. Especially today.
Get well, Steve. Thank you for all the great products over the years, and for constantly trying to make things easier for us users.
This thread is nothing, if not a very accurate example of why Apple and it's worshipers are so controversial. It will be interesting to see if, and how this dynamic changes in the absence of the top dog.
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As someone who has many macs in their collection, this is devastating to hear. Steve Jobs saved the company and is a true visionary in every sense of that word. I wish him all the best.
Okay I'm pretty much done but Newegg is being stupid and not making the wishlist public. I'll post once this is sorted out.
I was unable to include Thunderbolt due to it being (as of this posting) a proprietary Apple technology, but I have USB 3.0 as compensation.
While I get what you are saying about pawns. There is a reason why MacRumors has grown because of "pawns"...
As far as your previous comments are concerned, if you think the lawsuits and patent claims will magically end because steve jobs is no longer CEO, I think you give him more credit then he deserves. This industry fighting in courts and in public perception will continue to exist and grow as the industry continues to become more saturated with more players involved. I hate it, as much as the next guy. But when a multi-national company continue to hire lawyers, they will use their expertise for defensive and offensive tactics.
And also the Trolls that always love to hang around the castle where they say they hate but always come back to? Thats cute too.
BEWARE of TIM COOK! He may not have the charisma of Steve Jobs, but he is a genius at the marriage and law of supply and demand.
This is one of the many BULLYING practices Apple does to its smaller competitors. Since they control and buy everything from the supply chain, most of its competitors are relegated using cheaper parts. There was an article I remember reading recently where HP wanted to put a nicer screen to the TouchPad. They couldn't have access to them because it was all reserved to Apple.
But if you have deep enough pockets like Apple does and dominate the market like they do, you can do this. Nintendo was guilty of doing this back in the late-1980's during their 8-bit heyday and Microsoft did the same thing too with Windows.
This is one of the many BULLYING practices Apple does to its smaller competitors. Since they control and buy everything from the supply chain, most of its competitors are relegated using cheaper parts. There was an article I remember reading recently where HP wanted to put a nicer screen to the TouchPad. They couldn't have access to them because it was all reserved to Apple.
But if you have deep enough pockets like Apple does and dominate the market like they do, you can do this. Nintendo was guilty of doing this back in the late-1980's during their 8-bit heyday and Microsoft did the same thing too with Windows.
If youre referring to me, youre dead wrong, which is sad because I wish more people, yourself for example, would see gray areas. You know, like 'I like Macintosh computers, but I'm not in love with the company to praise their other products despite other superior alternatives'
You also remind me of new age worship, the George W Bush mentality; youre either with us or against us.