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Wow: Steve Jobs Resigns as Apple CEO. What Do You Think?

August 24, 2011 5:05 pm by Julie Ross Godar in Tech
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Steve Jobs has resigned his position as CEO of Apple, effective immediately. He will stay on as chairman of the company's board of directors, and Apple has announced that Chief Operating Officer Tim Cook is the new CEO.

Jobs recommended Cook strongly in his resignation letter. He did not cite a specific reason for leaving, but did say:

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.

Steve Jobs
(Image: © Qi Heng/Xinhua/ZUMAPRESS.com)

CNN reports that Apple stock is down over 5% in extended trading after the announcement.

Some Reaction on Twitter

The hashtag #SteveJobs is trending.

No. More. Steve. Gasp!less than a minute ago via Twitter for iPhone Favorite Retweet ReplyHeather Barmore
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A sad thing. True visionary. Anyone who has never seen the #SteveJobs #Stanford commencement speech - http://t.co/RcR34t7 says it.less than a minute ago via TweetDeck Favorite Retweet ReplyCynthia Samuels
csamuels

Steve Jobs has resigned as chief executive of Apple - hope that isn't a reflection on his health. What a creative, inspiring leader.less than a minute ago via TweetDeck Favorite Retweet ReplyElizabeth Sosnow
elizabethsosnow

Sorry, but I don't feel #stevejobs resignation is cause for a joke. He went as far & as long as he could, and that is admirableless than a minute ago via web Favorite Retweet ReplySy Kravitz
psychicchic

"If you haven't found what you love yet, keep looking and don't settle" #stevejobsless than a minute ago via web Favorite Retweet ReplyMary Tomasso
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If any other co were biggest in the world, wld there be so much buzz if its CEO resigned? An indication of how Steve Jobs touched our lives.less than a minute ago via TweetDeck Favorite Retweet ReplyLaura Scott
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What did you think of the announcement?

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KrisKelly1
KrisKelly1 5 pts

Good for him! It is past time for Steve to focus on his own life and family. The world will go on and Apple will go on but he has precious little time left. Let him live it .

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KarenLynnn
KarenLynnn 30 pts

i feel so bad because I know he must be very gravely ill to step down. :(

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KarenLynnn
KarenLynnn 30 pts

i think he is very sick, probably near death. such a pity, what a visionary he is.

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GaelMc
GaelMc 7 pts

He is desperately ill. He has fought a brave fight and done far more than most perfectly healthy people have done. He deserves our support and thanks.

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Melissa Ford
Melissa Ford 7 pts

I told my son last night and he cried. We got him calmed down and through our night routine, but at 10:30, I found myself in a rocking chair holding him while he cried again. Steve Jobs is his hero, and he can't imagine him not at the helm, even if he is still going to be involved with the board.

Which I know may sound extreme, but Steve took the time to write my son an email last year about their shared love of computers, and that one email has made such a difference in my son's life. Some kids love baseball players or rock musicians. My son loves Steve Jobs. So we wish him all the best with his retirement.

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ShoreBookworm
ShoreBookworm 14 pts

He is a real force of nature. There are few people who would have survived his diagnosis as long as he has. The NY Times has a great Jobs time line:

http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2009/01/22/tech...

My favorite line is from an article in 1985. Regarding the stalling of computer sales:

"Consumers and businesses are slowing their purchases of computers and questioning how much they really need the machines." LOL

A true genius.

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Julie Samrick
Julie Samrick 5 pts

I wish Steve all the best and hope his health is OK.

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Gena Haskett
Gena Haskett 6 pts

I'd like to give a shout out of thanks for buying and overseeing Pixar, the film company.That little CGI lamp inspired a lot of people.

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Denise 58 pts moderator

Elisa Camahort If it wasn't for you, I'd have probably not paid attention to this TechCrunch article since I'm not a fan of TechCrunch. But this... this is a great post. http://techcrunch.com/2011/08/24/steve-jobs-the-en...

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TW 10 pts

DeniseElisa Camahort The first comment broke my heart a bit and reminded me why I am a computer geek now. (even if I have been a PC for over 20 years)

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Alssonatlarge
Alssonatlarge

blogher Very sad. It can't mean anything good for him or Apple.

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AmberEFT
AmberEFT

blogher He's not really leaving. He will still be on the board. He's like Dumbledor, he will always be a part of Apple and advise them.

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BlogHer
BlogHer

AmberEFT I really needed a laugh and "Dumbledor" did it! -Momo

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AmberEFT
AmberEFT

blogher Your very welcome :)

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chefheidifink
chefheidifink

blogher I think his health must have severely declined for him to resign...

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BiotechGirlOKC
BiotechGirlOKC

blogher he has been sick

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Sandy De Jesus
Sandy De Jesus

Very sad for him and his family & friends. Lost a coworker to pancreatic cancer this past March. Steve Jobs is a true visionary...sending light.

Cha R-g
Cha R-g

Isn't he still Chairman of the Board? So all is well. And yes Apple is well and truly entrenched in the consumer psyche. No need to be... sad. I am happy he has stepped down so he can have more Me time :)

The 21st Century Housewife
The 21st Century Housewife

Apple will be fine. They have an incredible management team and wonderfully talented people. He would not have stepped down if he were not truly ill. And he still remains as Chairman from what I have heard in the press. Very sad for him - sending prayers for him and his family and hoping he will experience some healing.

Elmare Van Vuuren
Elmare Van Vuuren

Time to enjoy the sucesses and the money !!

Zulmara Maria Teixeira de Lima
Zulmara Maria Teixeira de Lima

I think he is sick...sooo sad to lose such an icon...my thoughts and prayers are with him...

Terri Patillo
Terri Patillo

I think his time is running short. Very sad.

Marla Crill Heller
Marla Crill Heller

So sad. He is a genius!

Leslie Whitney
Leslie Whitney

He is withering away. Sad. Cant believe hes hung onto his position for so long. Stock goes down not as punishment to apple but because hes the leader and without him people have doubts the comp will do as well. Has nothing to do with being heartless about his decision as the other poster implied.

Jan Killam
Jan Killam

i had expected it - but didn't think it was going to be this soon. Yes! apple's lost.

Russell Olson
Russell Olson

Best wishes go out to him in over coming his health problems !!

Victoria Ludens
Victoria Ludens

More important news out there

Patrick E. Leiva
Patrick E. Leiva

Nooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!

Sojourner Marable Grimmett
Sojourner Marable Grimmett

I hope he's OK.

Mae Webb Winter
Mae Webb Winter

What's sad to me is the effect The announcement is having on Appke's stock price. Wait. Does Steve Jobs not have cancer? oh right. He does. So where does America get off having a negative reaction to his decision to abandon a corporation in favor of pursuing the Life part of his unalienable right to Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness? Do we somehow expect that as a person battling a life threatening illness he should make the decision to keep making iphones instead of trying to save his own life? Here's a hint: he didn't make your iphone and it will still work tomorrow. Fare thee well Steve. It's not like they won't let you come to the company picnic anymore.

Tracee Sioux
Tracee Sioux

I think it's time to buy stock

Carpool Goddess
Carpool Goddess

I hope it's not health related. My fingers are crossed.

Michelle Byerly Lefebvre
Michelle Byerly Lefebvre

I'm sad, too.

Victorious BrokenMoms
Victorious BrokenMoms

Seasons change....

Jennifer Crowson Neff
Jennifer Crowson Neff

He certainly attained huge successes. Here's to hoping his inspiration will continue on as a life well lived.

Lori Butler
Lori Butler

Heartbreaking!

Sarafina Bianco
Sarafina Bianco

I hope he's spending tons of time with his family. <3

Cheryl Tomaselli Baden
Cheryl Tomaselli Baden

Health issues? If it is so sad.