Steve Jobs Resigns as CEO of Apple
Aug 24, 2011, 5:47 PM by Eric M. Zeman
updated Aug 24, 2011, 5:49 PM
Apple today announced that founder and long-time CEO Steve Jobs is resigning from his post at the helm of the company and will be replaced by Chief Operating Officer Tim Cook. Steve Jobs will serve as Chairman of the Board, and Tim Cook has been added to the board. The change is effective immediately. In a prepared statement, Art Levinson, a member of Apple's board, said, "Steve's extraordinary vision and leadership saved Apple and guided it to its position as the world’s most innovative and valuable technology company. Steve has made countless contributions to Apple's success, and he has attracted and inspired Apple’s immensely creative employees and world class executive team. In his new role as Chairman of the Board, Steve will continue to serve Apple with his unique insights, creativity and inspiration." No reason for the change in leadership was given, but Jobs has been on a leave of absence since early this year due to poor health. Jobs took a similar leave of absence in 2009.
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The True Genius of Steve Jobs
I don't particularly care for Apple or their line up of re heated left overs they push out year over year.
But he knew how to dumb down technology and make it simple for the novice with sleek packaging, LIMITED options so the user couldn't screw it up, a steep price tag to appeal to the elite (or those who don't know any better) , and a crackerjack marketing team that could resell you the same outdated crap that you just shelled out $500 or more 8 months ago and simply because it looks slightly different with a prettier packaging YOU WANT IT and your "old" one gets sold on Craigslist for a fraction of what you paid for it.
To add, if truth in advertising was applied, the crack pot Apple marketing team would be forced to stop using the ...
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But he knew how to dumb down technology and make it simple for the novice with sleek packaging, LIMITED options so the user couldn't screw it up, a steep price tag to appeal to the elite (or those who don't know any better) , and a crackerjack marketing team that could resell you the same outdated crap that you just shelled out $500 or more 8 months ago and simply because it looks slightly different with a prettier packaging YOU WANT IT and your "old" one gets sold on Craigslist for a fraction of what you paid for it.
To add, if truth in advertising was applied, the crack pot Apple marketing team would be forced to stop using the ...
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I couldn't have worded that better myself. Nicely put
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Pirates of the Silicon Valley
If you haven't seen it, watch it. Steve Jobs was indeed a tecnilogical genius, however, he was not a marketing genius or charismatic leader. Steve created Windows. He could not sell it. Bill Gates was the man with the big ideas and he made it the industry standard through brilliant marketing and salemanship. Apple was an option to Windows. People tired of the constant viruses and buggy half-@$$ed OSs heard about this small computer company, Apple. Steve was briliant in hiring people who COULD sell and DID have charisma. They marketed to the elite and elite wanna-be's. They set prices just above middle class comfort to give the illusion of it actually being better. They sold to the sheep.
Sheep will always buy the things they have always bou...
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Sheep will always buy the things they have always bou...
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People aren't 'switching from Windows to Mac', they are buying a Mac IN ADDITION TO a Windows PC, not as a replacement.
Market research bears this out, according to NPD Group, one of the leading market research firms in America, more than 80% of Ma...
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Market research bears this out, according to NPD Group, one of the leading market research firms in America, more than 80% of Ma...
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Apple Isnt All Steve.
If there is one element of Apple that has helped to successfully reinstate the company to relevance, it would have to be the marketing.
Yes. Steve Jobs brought back leadership that was lost in a dying company. However, nothing has changed from the way Apple has historically operated in the past up to today. What HAS changed, is the generation. A society that views Apple as a new start up company. A society that is unlike how I felt about Apple back then.
The highly proprietary software, hardware and accessories coupled with iron clad restrictions, led our generation to move to a more catered lifestyle of choice. The freedom to mix and match these choices.
What has brought Apple to where it is today? The cross between brilliant mar...
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Yes. Steve Jobs brought back leadership that was lost in a dying company. However, nothing has changed from the way Apple has historically operated in the past up to today. What HAS changed, is the generation. A society that views Apple as a new start up company. A society that is unlike how I felt about Apple back then.
The highly proprietary software, hardware and accessories coupled with iron clad restrictions, led our generation to move to a more catered lifestyle of choice. The freedom to mix and match these choices.
What has brought Apple to where it is today? The cross between brilliant mar...
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Slammer, aka John B. An Apple Fan Boi?
I think that I may of lost some respect for you... Not ALL respect just a little. You are usually the voice of reason that shouts down the idiots, the fan bois and the trolls you debunk invalid arguments and...
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I think that I may of lost some respect for you... Not ALL respect just a little. You are usually the voice of reason that shouts down the idiots, the fan bois and the trolls you debunk invalid arguments and...
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Leading Innovation?
How about Leading Patent litigation and Stifling innovation?
Apple makes great products, like the iPod. The iPod is hugely innovative. It still is, and it was when it was released, however, for apple to brand itself the "Leading" innovator? That is a farce. Innovation through technology means options. Options are Not what is available with most of apples products, this includes iOS, and the iPhone more specifically.
Innovation means using old, and new technology to create products that can do more than what you are expecting, and surprize you at the same time.
The only surprise I got out of the iPhone was how locked down it was, likewise the iPad.
They should stop being so full of themselves. Now that Steve has stepped d...
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Apple makes great products, like the iPod. The iPod is hugely innovative. It still is, and it was when it was released, however, for apple to brand itself the "Leading" innovator? That is a farce. Innovation through technology means options. Options are Not what is available with most of apples products, this includes iOS, and the iPhone more specifically.
Innovation means using old, and new technology to create products that can do more than what you are expecting, and surprize you at the same time.
The only surprise I got out of the iPhone was how locked down it was, likewise the iPad.
They should stop being so full of themselves. Now that Steve has stepped d...
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"Innovation through technology means options"
That's a wholly arbitrary way to look at innovation.
That's a wholly arbitrary way to look at innovation.
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Steve you magnificent son of a...
Men of a singular vision are often difficult to like, I seldom agreed with either his vision or the Vlad the impaler style wuth which he executed it. They are however easy to admire and i certainly admire Steve. He stands as one of the great titans of american industry. He turned a small company into a colossus and then did it again when that company was failing.
So here's to you, steve. I wish you good health and clear horizons. I hope all rumors of poor health are greatly exagerated and i hope i get the opportunity to call you a jerk for many years to come.
So here's to you, steve. I wish you good health and clear horizons. I hope all rumors of poor health are greatly exagerated and i hope i get the opportunity to call you a jerk for many years to come.
Here Here!!!!!! 😲
Jobs' Letter to Apple's Board of Directors
FYI:
To the Apple Board of Directors and the Apple Community:
I have always said if there ever came a day when I could no longer meet my duties and expectations as Apple’s CEO, I would be the first to let you know. Unfortunately, that day has come.
I hereby resign as CEO of Apple. I would like to serve, if the Board sees fit, as Chairman of the Board, director and Apple employee.
As far as my successor goes, I strongly recommend that we execute our succession plan and name Tim Cook as CEO of Apple.
I believe Apple’s brightest and most innovative days are ahead of it. And I look forward to watching and contributing to its success in a new role.
I have made some of the best friends of my life at Apple, and I thank...
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To the Apple Board of Directors and the Apple Community:
I have always said if there ever came a day when I could no longer meet my duties and expectations as Apple’s CEO, I would be the first to let you know. Unfortunately, that day has come.
I hereby resign as CEO of Apple. I would like to serve, if the Board sees fit, as Chairman of the Board, director and Apple employee.
As far as my successor goes, I strongly recommend that we execute our succession plan and name Tim Cook as CEO of Apple.
I believe Apple’s brightest and most innovative days are ahead of it. And I look forward to watching and contributing to its success in a new role.
I have made some of the best friends of my life at Apple, and I thank...
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Sad. It only be health related.
Fixed
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Eric M. Zeman said:
To the Apple Board of Directors and the Apple Community:
iQuit
Steve
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oooh steve
first of all i would never wish anything bad for you but its about time you step down this is your 2 leave form apple its time you pass the torch to Tim cook... second of all now maybe all the silly little law suite you have against samsung for making bigger faster and sexier phones maybe if you let user actually use there iphone that they pay top dollar for you would have to sew every company that put out a phone
I love you for this
THIS JUST IN...
Steve Jobs and Apple will be suing every other CEO that has ever retired due to infringement!!!
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Apple will be fine
They always are. Jobs is only one person and he deserves credit for what he did but there are many behind the success of Apple as well. He's been preparing Tim Cook for this day for years.
My handle may say otherwise but I kinda like Apple. Sure many of you hate them but you gotta admit, they keep the competition on their toes. It's not a bad thing
My handle may say otherwise but I kinda like Apple. Sure many of you hate them but you gotta admit, they keep the competition on their toes. It's not a bad thing
Always fine? Take a look what happened during the period when Jobs was forced out. The had to get money from Microsoft to pull their fat out of the fire.
I can....
Drink to this but I still believe Apple will be the same regardless. What do u think?
maybe worse... iuck! 😕
F* you, f* you, f* you, you're cool, and f* you, I'm out!
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