I worked at Apple from 1982-91. Although I didn't work in Steve Job's organization, our group had plenty of direct dealings with him. He was tough and demanding, but he treated his people (meaning all of us Apple employees) well. He made Apple a rewarding & even fun place to work.
In our house, we have *never* had a non-Apple computer. Our 5 kids all grew up with Mac computers and, even with two of them adults for whom we no longer pay for their electronics, they have remained Mac-only. Our two youngest kids attended a private high school which required all students to have a Mac--couldn't imagine choosing a school that required PCs.
Steve Jobs contributed so much to Apple and to our high-tech world. I wish him the best.
Colleen
--- In iPad@yahoogroups.com, Carl Brooks <carl@...> wrote:
>
> Steve Jobs Resigns As CEO From Apple
> Apple has just announced that Steve Jobs is resigning as CEO. Apple has
> published a letter from Steve Jobs to the Board of Directors and the Apple
> Community as follows:
>
> "To the Apple Board of Directors and the Apple Community:
>
> I have always said if there ever came a day when I could no longer meet my
> duties and expectations as Apple's CEO, I would be the first to let you
> know. Unfortunately, that day has come.
>
> I hereby resign as CEO of Apple. I would like to serve, if the Board sees
> fit, as Chairman of the Board, director and Apple employee.
>
> As far as my successor goes, I strongly recommend that we execute our
> succession plan and name Tim Cook as CEO of Apple.
>
> I believe Apple's brightest and most innovative days are ahead of it. And I
> look forward to watching and contributing to its success in a new role.
>
> I have made some of the best friends of my life at Apple, and I thank you
> all for the many years of being able to work alongside you."
>
> Steve
>
> Tim Cook, previously Apple's Chief Operating Officer has been named the
> company's new CEO. Jobs has been elected Chairman of the Board and Cook will
> join the Board, effective immediately.
>
> "Steve's extraordinary vision and leadership saved Apple and guided it to
> its position as the world's most innovative and valuable technology
> company," said Art Levinson, Chairman of Genentech, on behalf of Apple's
> Board. "Steve has made countless contributions to Apple's success, and he
> has attracted and inspired Apple's immensely creative employees and world
> class executive team. In his new role as Chairman of the Board, Steve will
> continue to serve Apple with his unique insights, creativity and
> inspiration."
>
> "The Board has complete confidence that Tim is the right person to be our
> next CEO," added Levinson. "Tim's 13 years of service to Apple have been
> marked by outstanding performance, and he has demonstrated remarkable talent
> and sound judgment in everything he does."
>
> Jobs submitted his resignation to the Board today and strongly recommended
> that the Board implement its succession plan and name Tim Cook as CEO.
>
> The news was announced after regular trading hours, and after hours trading
> was halted for a period during the announcement. Apple stock had closed
> Wednesday at $376.18 per share, and was last seen down about 5% in after
> hours trading.
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