Steve Jobs, the Apple founder and former CEO who invented and masterfully marketed ever-sleeker gadgets that transformed everyday technology, from the personal computer to the iPod and iPhone, has died. He was 56. Apple announced his death without giving a specific cause: "We are deeply saddened to announce that Steve Jobs passed away today," the company said in a brief statement. "Steve's brilliance, passion and energy were the source of countless innovations that enrich and improve all of our lives. The world is immeasurably better because of Steve"
Jobs started Apple with a high school friend in a Silicon Valley garage in 1976, was forced out a decade later and returned in 1997 to rescue the company. During his second stint, it grew into the most valuable technology company in the world.
He helped change computers from a geeky hobbyist's obsession to a necessity of modern life at work and home. When he spoke at Apple presentations, almost always in faded blue jeans, sneakers and a black mock turtleneck, legions of Apple acolytes listened to every word. He often boasted about Apple successes, coyly added a coda -- "One more thing" -- before introducing its latest ambitious idea.
The Silicon Valley icon and a rare genius who gave the world some of the best technical gadgets like iPod,iPad,iTunes,iCloud and the mighty iPhone resigned as CEO of the world’s largest technology corporation in August.
“Apple has lost a visionary and creative genius and the World has lost a creative human being. Those of us who have been fortunate enough to know and work with Steve Jobs have lost a dear friend and an inspiring mentor. Steve Leaves Behind a company that only he could have built and his spirit will forever be the foundation of the apple“.- Apple Corporation says on its website.
For those who know Steve less, here we give a brief profile of his.
Steve was the Founder,Mentor,Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of World’s largest technology company, Apple. He founded Apple in 1976 and nurtured it to be World’s largest Personal Computer maker in a decade.
However a series of events led to his exit from the very same company he founded and he started another company Next Computers. He also bought Pixar Animation Studio which successfully produced several hit animation pictures including Toy Story. Profitability was never a concern for Jobs.
The iconic Great Man was finally brought back to Apple when Apple purchased Next Computers in 1996. He was later made interim CEO and finally CEO in 2000.It was during these days that the greatest inventions of his life were made. In 2001 Apple introduced iPod, in 2005 iPhone Came and in 2010 Apple brought iPad.Needless to say all of them became killer devices the very first day of their launch. He also held several other products like iMac, iCloud, iTunes which are considered as a symbol of creative excellence.
Jobs married to Laurene Powell, on March 18, 1991 and the couple has 3 children. He has been suffering from ailing health since 2004 and was reported to have Pancreatic Cancer. He took leave from his job thrice to undergo treatment, the latest in January 2011. In August he resigned from his role of CEO and served as Chairman of Apple’s Board. Even he was lying on his death bed, his inventions did not halt. The same morning Apple launched the latest version of iPhone 4S (the latest and highly improved version).
The man was not an ordinary man but was a legend and will continue to inspire all of us. In his tribute, US President Barack Obama refers him as America’s greatest innovators and says the world has lost a visionary. In a tweet Obama says “There may be no greater tribute to Steve’s success than the fact that much of the world learned of his passing on a device he invented”.
Microsoft Chairman and Founder Bill Gates says- “For those of us lucky enough to get to work with him, it’s been an insanely great honor.I will miss Steve immensely”. “Steve and I first met nearly 30 years ago, and have been colleagues, competitors and friends over the course of more than half our lives,” said Mr. Gates.Facebook Founder Mark Zuckerberg mentioned on Facebook “Steve, thank you for being a mentor and a friend. Thanks for showing that what you build can change the world. I will miss you.”
The whole World is mourning his sad demise, but after all, its destiny.
