Steve Jobs

"Steve Jobs is one of the great innovators in the history of modern capitalism," New York Times columnist Joe Nocera said in August. "His intuition has been phenomenal over the years."




"Steve's brilliance, passion and energy were the source of countless innovations that enrich and improve all of our lives," Apple said in a statement.


As most of the world is aware, founder of Apple Inc., Steve Jobs died last Wednesday October 5. Jobs' death wasn't unexpected, but it was dreaded by Apple's legions of fans. He had battled cancer for years, took a medical leave from Apple in January and stepped down as chief executive in August because he could no longer meet his duties and expectations. The world is still in shock over his death and especially the apple family will take some getting used to with him being gone. In 2003, Jobs discoveref he had a neuroendocrine tumor, a rare but operable form of pancreatic cancer. Instead of him immediately choosing to get surgery,, he chose to alter his pescovegetarian diet while undergoing Eastern treatment options.For nine months, he postponed surgery making Apple's board of directors nervous that shareholders would lose stock interest if they found out their CEO was ill. But in the end, Jobs' didn't let it hold him back and he took precedemce over shareholder disclosure. In 2004, he had a successful surgery to remove the pancreatic tumor, but in years to come, the tumor would reappear.


I think it's so sad that Steve Jobs' died at the peak of his amazing life and at the young age of 56. He was such an intelligent and creative man that created so many things that will be used decades from now. The amazing invention of the ipod to the iphone and ipad have changed the world and technology in so many ways.  I remember when I got my first ipod, I was so amazed by how cool it was and I always enhoyed using it. Apple itself and all of its creations have helped technology emerge and grow with the rest of the world. Steve Jobs legacy will live on forever and his dreams and new idea will continue to be made into inventions. I'm so lucky to have used the amazing creations of Steve Jobs.
R.I.P.