Steve Jobs Resigns as Apple CEO : On a New Road

Steve Jobs Resigns as Apple CEO	Wednesday August 24, 2011
Steve Jobs's resignation as the CEO of Apple is all over the press. So, Steve, just in case you ever read my blog: Thanks. You've made a huge difference to me, the industry, and the world. My house is filled with Apple gear because it is the best, and it's the best because of you. You're a hard guy to work with, but your uncompromising insistence on excellence has a huge upside. You probably don't know this, but your daughter Eve went to the same elementary school, in the same grade, as my youngest daughter. Eve was a good kid to have over for birthday parties. You really thrilled the third grade class when you showed up to give an iPhone demo the day after it was announced. I'm not sure what impressed the kids most: the gizmo, or your infectious enthusiasm. It's unfortunate that you could never come to any of the father/child campouts: you would have had fun. Happy Trails.

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Hi, Yes, I have a great deal of respect for the man too, and it's interesting that you got so close and yet were so far! Rgds Damon

Posted by Damon Hart-Davis on August 25, 2011 at 11:38 AM PDT #

The thing that surprises me the most about my reaction is that I feel on the point of tears. I think it's because I am worried about him and that if time is running out for him, it's a tragedy for him and his family and the world: he has a lot more to offer and I find the situation incredibly depressing.

Posted by Jonathan Payne on August 25, 2011 at 11:50 AM PDT #

" It's unfortunate that you could never come to any of the father/child campouts" a bit callous given the circumstances, JAG. :(

Posted by rama roberts on August 25, 2011 at 08:31 PM PDT #

I find it ironic that you're such a huge Apple fan. Java implementations on Mac have always sucked.

Posted by Master Critic on August 26, 2011 at 01:04 AM PDT #

I like Apple products too. I'd like Steve to read your article. I think he'll be glad of it.

Posted by Alexander on August 27, 2011 at 03:24 AM PDT #

My thanks goes out to the both of you. As a software dev, and also someone who was fortunate enough to play around with a Lisa, I feel you've *both* made a huge impact on the world. His time may soon be at an end, but you probably have time still ahead of you, Mr. Gosling. I hope you can use it to help kids learn programming well. Thank you.

Posted by 75.94.233.98 on August 29, 2011 at 02:04 PM PDT #

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