i.love.lucy Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 I saw Tim Challies post that Westboro plans to picket Jobs funeral.:mad: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angela in ohio Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 When he stepped down there was speculation that his health was rapidly failing, but I never imagined it would be this soon. So sad. :crying: :iagree: It reminded me of Charles Shultz; you though he would still be around for a while. We just watched Pirates of Silicon Valley a few days ago. He and Steve and Bill... it's such an interesting story of how much grew out of that time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catherine Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 As a parent of an unpredictable, gifted 18 yo, it is fascinating-he was all over the place as a young adult. He had a huge ego-deservedly so, I'd say. He was brilliant, creative, forward-thinking, but, he wasn't all warm and fuzzy. He was, at times in his life, not a very decent or kindly person. But I don't think it's an exaggeration to say he changed many of our lives. I'm not claiming my ds is the next Steve Jobs, but the parallels, in terms of how really gifted people often don't thrive in conventional jobs, schools, or situations, are striking. As one other person said, I feel much more touched by his death, at a fairly young age, than I thought I would. He has three children who have not finished growing up yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JumpedIntoTheDeepEndFirst Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 I saw Tim Challies post that Westboro plans to picket Jobs funeral.:mad: Oh for pity's sake! :thumbdown: I hope that isn't true. Somehow Apple and computing have always been tied up with my life and education. I'm sorry for the loss of such a visionary. I am more sorry for his family and friends-a loss hurts even when you know it is inevitable. (Putting a virtual black arm band on my MacBook.) http://www.cultofmac.com/121223/steve-jobs-and-the-reserved-seat/ There is a rather long obit/bio over at the NYT as well. Much mention not only of his time at Apple but also in developing Pixar too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy in NH Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 Very sad! I knew he was very ill but it still comes as a surprise how fast he passed away after resigning. The world lost a true genius and I hope Apple is able to maintain the incredible empire he built. :crying: :iagree: Exactly my sentiments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 There is a rather long obit/bio over at the NYT as well. Much mention not only of his time at Apple but also in developing Pixar too. There as interesting documentary about Pixar on Netflix instant. Pixar probably would not have existed without Steve Jobs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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