It probably will, but I think it is sad that it would. The "rock" is already set in motion, as Apple continues to improve on technology and designs. I'm sure Jobs shares his ideas and there is sizable talent that is working in the tiers below him. Jobs isn't the one personally designing their products or coming up with every idea. But it may hurt if he is a "Micro manager" of sorts, but I doubt he is. I think Apple will weather this storm and continue to be a great company.
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Steve Jobs Taking Medical Leave of Absence Until June
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It probably will, but I think it is sad that it would. The "rock" is already set in motion, as Apple continues to improve on technology and designs. I'm sure Jobs shares his ideas and there is sizable talent that is working in the tiers below him. Jobs isn't the one personally designing their products or coming up with every idea. But it may hurt if he is a "Micro manager" of sorts, but I doubt he is. I think Apple will weather this storm and continue to be a great company.
It sounds like his health issues are getting worse wish him the best get better steve. I also agree with this news APPL stock is going to take a strong nose dive he is the leader of Apple and anytime someone of his magnitude steps down its not good at all.
You don't lose anything unless you sell, stick in there, the stock will go back up.
Woz wasn't part of the whole "Mac" and the Apple boom.
He was a huge role in starting the company and getting it rolling, but that was it. OS X and the Mac is all Steve.
You make the guy sound like a child who isn't allowed into Daddy's big, important meetings
Wow- for being such loyal fans of Apple, some of you are being very inconsiderate.
Get well, Steve! I truly hope you can get through this
Get well, Steve! I truly hope you can get through this
Please say it isn't true. I don't believe you. This can't be. Apple won't survive one day without Steve.Oh man. I just don't see Apple surviving without its lucky rabbits foot (steve).
We'll lose one of our advantages against our competitors.
Steve with his lucky charm powers.
Who's going to substitute?
he's not coming back. he's already on the board of the modbook thing and he left apple before because he wanted to have a life. apple would not want him back because it would make them look weak to shareholders. woz himself is no spring chicken.
Wow, this is horrible. Yes, there goes my AAPL stock, but even more importantly I hope Steve gets well, regardless of the stock impact.
As for Apple without Steve... it couldn't be the same. But it will likely still be an extremely successful company. It's certainly set up for massive success in the next few years for sure.
As for Apple without Steve... it couldn't be the same. But it will likely still be an extremely successful company. It's certainly set up for massive success in the next few years for sure.
The Rest of the PC/Electronics Industry:
"Holy crap!!! Who will we copy NOW?!! We spent years being successful by imitating everything Apple did right! What do we do NOW!??"
"Holy crap!!! Who will we copy NOW?!! We spent years being successful by imitating everything Apple did right! What do we do NOW!??"
He plays Segway Polo. The man is probably more active than Steve Jobs.
And he eats meat, so...
Everyone who owns AAPL..... SELL SELL SELL SELL SELL SELL SELL NOW!!!!!
Hysteria!!!!! Let hysteria take hold!!! SELL SELL SELL!!!!!
And once it tanks down to a stock price of $18, I can finally afford to buy it for myself.
And one more thing... get well, Steve!
AMEN! Didn't think of this till now hahaha... SELL!
