Steve Jobs Resigns as CEO of Apple!
08-25-2011 at 09:35 AM
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Steve Jobs Resigns as CEO of Apple!
Tim Cook Named CEO and Jobs Elected Chairman of the Board — Apple's Board of Directors today announced that Steve Jobs has resigned as Chief Executive Officer, and the Board has named Tim Cook, previously Apple's Chief Operating Officer, as the company's new CEO.
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08-25-2011 at 09:36 AM
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Saw this happening from a mile away  |
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08-25-2011 at 09:37 AM
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its about freakin time!
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08-25-2011 at 09:42 AM
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Probably one of the best CEO's out there.
I know a lot of people did not like his ways, but this man has Lead Apple through so much and done so much for not just the tech world.
Hopefully he is still around for a long time.
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08-25-2011 at 09:51 AM
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although i hate apple i admit he was good at marketin his op junk
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08-25-2011 at 10:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Leeoku
although i hate apple i admit he was good at marketin his op junk
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You really going to start this?
Way more than good at marketing.
Apple's products are not to your liking, but it for others it fits perfectly.
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08-25-2011 at 10:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Leeoku
although i hate apple i admit he was good at marketin his op junk
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Marketing? Everything he touched is currently a success. Pixar is legendary for the quality of animation they produce. Apple is the most valuable company in the world. Traders and stock holders don't do business based on a company's marketing. Apple manage to completely change and even lead at least 5 different markets. Where were companies and manufacturers before iTunes, the iPod, iPhone, iPad, and MacBook Air? Competitors don't play catch up because of marketing.
Steve Jobs managed to change art and technology as we know it. Obviously not singlehandedly, but his role is undeniable. He was iconic as a leader and the CEO of Apple, for his ability to make great decisions and his attention to detail. To see him leave, especially for those who followed Apple and really cared, it's a sad day. Apple itself, and the ideology behind it, was as much a part of his creation as the products that they create. Knowing his resignation is undoubtedly due to his failing health, this news touches a lot of people.
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08-25-2011 at 10:20 AM
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its kind of Jack Layton passing... a great man that changed a lot, older but still appealed to the young generation, and those who care are really sad hes gone.
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08-25-2011 at 10:21 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Leeoku
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Go troll somewhere else. |
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08-25-2011 at 10:24 AM
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its kind of Jack Layton passing... a great man that changed a lot, older but still appealed to the young generation, and those who care are really sad hes gone.
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Steve Jobs hasn't passed away yet...
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08-25-2011 at 10:56 AM
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On a side note, AMD has a new CEO finally too :p
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08-25-2011 at 11:00 AM
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Steve jobs text was meant to say: "i reign as CEO of apple" damn you autocorrect!"
anonanon987, britb, DMe3, gmoney, InvisoBill, jhan523, Jin13, L'Étoile, MichaelScarn, Milk.Tea, SciMania, TheCrucible, Watoko, Xenos
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08-25-2011 at 12:00 PM
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He's still the chairman of the board so he's still up there.
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08-25-2011 at 12:43 PM
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So should i sell, or hold on to my Apple stocks?
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08-25-2011 at 12:46 PM
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I would personally say Hold on to it. The markets opened today with a little more than 4$ drop, but it will probably bounce back up pretty quick.
Steve just stepped down, but still gonna advice. Hold on to them atleast till next year. I am sure he laid down a blueprint for them
But I am no professional, that is just my personal opinion.
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