Steve Jobs has died - Page 4

Sweetpea · 10-06-2011, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Steven Lyle Jordan

Steve Jobs was a true modern innovator and pioneer. Whether you were or weren't into Apple products, there was very little that could be said negatively about Steve. RIP.

That's my thought too. When I heard it this morning, even I, who wants nothing to do with Apple, was shocked. He did have a huge impact on mobile computing. Would we have gotten where we are now without him? Yes, I think so, it's inescapable, but I doubt we would have gotten here that fast.

RIP Steve Jobs and a lot of strength to all his loved ones and his coworkers.

Nexutix · 10-06-2011, 01:44 AM

RIP magnificent genius.

OtterBooks · 10-06-2011, 02:20 AM

My first computer was an Apple IIe. It didn't have a hard drive and all I did was play Lemonade Stand on it.

afa · 10-06-2011, 03:04 AM

I think my favourite quote so far has been from Obama:

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Steve was among the greatest of American innovators--brave enough to think differently, bold enough to believe he could change the world, and talented enough to do it.

Omega Supreme · 10-06-2011, 03:16 AM

There's not a single person on this planet who has had such an incredible influence on the direction that personal computing and digital technology has taken within the last 40 years. From the original Apple, to the Mac, to the iMac, OS X, iTunes, iPod, iPhone, iPad, etc., no other person has had such a long ranging reach into technology. His vision will continue to influence the direction of computing for years to come. RIP Steve.

crich70 · 10-06-2011, 03:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Omega Supreme

There's not a single person on this planet who has had such an incredible influence on the direction that personal computing and digital technology has taken within the last 40 years. From the original Apple, to the Mac, to the iMac, OS X, iTunes, iPod, iPhone, iPad, etc., no other person has had such a long ranging reach into technology. His vision will continue to influence the direction of computing for years to come. RIP Steve.

That's true enough. He helped shape the latter half of the 20th century and the early part of the 21st. Maybe someone else would have come up with the 1st PC in time but Steve Jobs and Stephen Wozniak were the ones who actually did it.

injapan · 10-06-2011, 04:03 AM

very sad

a great great guy

John H · 10-06-2011, 04:08 AM

Found this commencement address delivered by Steve on June 12, 2005 at Stanford.

http://news.stanford.edu/news/2005/j...bs-061505.html

HarleyB · 10-06-2011, 04:56 AM

Thanks for posting the commencement address - I enjoyed reading it.
He was an amazing man.

RIP

Apache · 10-06-2011, 05:48 AM

He was an innovator for the world. An inspiration to individuals. But most important, he was a loved one to his family.
Apache

kennyc · 10-06-2011, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by John H

Found this commencement address delivered by Steve on June 12, 2005 at Stanford.

http://news.stanford.edu/news/2005/j...bs-061505.html

Excellent thank you! Here is the Youtube of it as well:

Laura81 · 10-06-2011, 06:16 AM

Sad news. A brilliant mind lost. RIP.

frahse · 10-06-2011, 06:43 AM

I spoke earlier about Steve Jobs being a great pioneer.

I remember the Apple IIe. There were other personal computers available but the Apple was the most sophisticated one available in the 80s. The college let some of the professors in engineering have them to become familiar with personal computers.

The old 6502 processor!

There is a lot to the story of Apple. 3 guys started it. Then 2 guys, And finally only Steve was left. The first guy to leave got $800, the next, Wozniak, got a lot more and though not a partner any more is still on the payroll. Steve of course is a billionaire.

I think that Steve Jobs real genius wasn't so much in the software or the hardware but it was in the design of the total system, and what it would do as regards the user and it was also in selling the computers. The man could sell the proverbial icebox to an Eskimo, and the Eskimo would pay 50% more just for the privilege and have a smile on his face as he got some ice cubes.

Steve would just wave his hand, and say "Its magic" and all the penguins and seals would jump up in a chorus.

The world of consumer electronics will miss the heightened pulse and excitement that Steve Jobs brought to the industry. Innovations will slow. The man had vision.

pagansoul · 10-06-2011, 07:03 AM

He was only 2 years older than me. One thing for sure, he led a great life. He was lucky to get the last 7 years after he found he had cancer to tie up loose ends and see his baby rise to such heights under his management. I will miss him and feel for his family and friends.

5thWiggle · 10-06-2011, 07:17 AM

The tech world has lost a visionary. RIP, Steve.

10-06-2011, 04:08 AM	#53
John H Member Posts: 11 Karma: 16256 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sweden Device: Kindle Keyboard, Kobo Aura HD	Bye Steve. RIP Found this commencement address delivered by Steve on June 12, 2005 at Stanford. http://news.stanford.edu/news/2005/j...bs-061505.html

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10-06-2011, 01:44 AM	#47
Nexutix Reading and reading Posts: 582 Karma: 8250144 Join Date: Oct 2010 Device: Infibeam Pi, iPod Touch 4G, iPad Air 2, iPad mini 2, Oneplus One	RIP magnificent genius.

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OtterBooks Wizard Posts: 1,262 Karma: 2979086 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Kindle 4, iPad Mini/Retina	My first computer was an Apple IIe. It didn't have a hard drive and all I did was play Lemonade Stand on it.

10-06-2011, 03:16 AM	#50
Omega Supreme Member Posts: 19 Karma: 8102 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Sierra Vista, AZ Device: iPhone, Nook STR, MyTouch 4G	There's not a single person on this planet who has had such an incredible influence on the direction that personal computing and digital technology has taken within the last 40 years. From the original Apple, to the Mac, to the iMac, OS X, iTunes, iPod, iPhone, iPad, etc., no other person has had such a long ranging reach into technology. His vision will continue to influence the direction of computing for years to come. RIP Steve.

10-06-2011, 04:03 AM	#52
injapan Addict Posts: 228 Karma: 1030816 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Japan Device: iPhone 11, Kobo Arua 2 and iPad Air 3	very sad a great great guy

10-06-2011, 04:56 AM	#54
HarleyB Fanatic Posts: 565 Karma: 1113286 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sunshine Coast Australia Device: Kobo (RIP), iPad, iPhone 4, Kobo Touch x2, Kobo Glo	Thanks for posting the commencement address - I enjoyed reading it. He was an amazing man. RIP

10-06-2011, 05:48 AM	#55
Apache Readaholic Posts: 5,262 Karma: 90000484 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: South Georgia Device: Surface Pro 6 / Galaxy Tab A 8"	He was an innovator for the world. An inspiration to individuals. But most important, he was a loved one to his family. Apache

10-06-2011, 06:16 AM	#57
Laura81 Addict Posts: 360 Karma: 407796 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Victoria, Australia Device: Paperwhite 5	Sad news. A brilliant mind lost. RIP.

10-06-2011, 06:43 AM	#58
frahse occasional author Posts: 2,315 Karma: 2064403292 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Wandering God's glorious hills, valleys and plains. Device: A Franklin BI (before Internet) was the first. I still have it.	I spoke earlier about Steve Jobs being a great pioneer. I remember the Apple IIe. There were other personal computers available but the Apple was the most sophisticated one available in the 80s. The college let some of the professors in engineering have them to become familiar with personal computers. The old 6502 processor! There is a lot to the story of Apple. 3 guys started it. Then 2 guys, And finally only Steve was left. The first guy to leave got $800, the next, Wozniak, got a lot more and though not a partner any more is still on the payroll. Steve of course is a billionaire. I think that Steve Jobs real genius wasn't so much in the software or the hardware but it was in the design of the total system, and what it would do as regards the user and it was also in selling the computers. The man could sell the proverbial icebox to an Eskimo, and the Eskimo would pay 50% more just for the privilege and have a smile on his face as he got some ice cubes. Steve would just wave his hand, and say "Its magic" and all the penguins and seals would jump up in a chorus. The world of consumer electronics will miss the heightened pulse and excitement that Steve Jobs brought to the industry. Innovations will slow. The man had vision.

10-06-2011, 07:03 AM	#59
pagansoul Fanatic Posts: 509 Karma: 1098204 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Earth Device: iPhone5, iPad Gen3, Kobo, Kindle Fire, Kobo Vox. Samsung Galaxy Tab 7	He was only 2 years older than me. One thing for sure, he led a great life. He was lucky to get the last 7 years after he found he had cancer to tie up loose ends and see his baby rise to such heights under his management. I will miss him and feel for his family and friends.

10-06-2011, 07:17 AM	#60
5thWiggle Benevolent Evil Lord Posts: 1,704 Karma: 48339466 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Evil Canada (We all have goatees!) Device: Galaxy Note 8.0, Galaxy Note, iPad Mini, PocketEdge(retired)	The tech world has lost a visionary. RIP, Steve.

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