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Very sad news that Steve Jobs has passed away.
What was the first Apple product you owned?

I was extremely set back this morning when I turned on Sky New, I saw 'APPLE BOSS STEVE JOBS' with the rest not yet on the screen, not in fifty years did I expect it to be 'HAS DIED'. Quite a sad story,RIP Steve Jobs.

Tuned in to TVF this Morning, when I saw this on the homepage. Shocking news. Even though I understood why he resigned from Apple, I didn't expect to hear of his passing so soon.

Nice to see that Apple have actually began making a tribute on the website, even giving up their homepage, so close to the iPhone 4S launch - I doubt Microsoft will devote their homepage and create a special page for Bill Gates when he eventually passes on.

Very sad news. He has changed the technology world and although some people don't like Apple, no-one could do a conference quite like him. He will live on forever through the little Apple logo on so many products around the world and will never be forgotten.

RIP Steve Jobs.

There's simply no getting past the fact that Steve Jobs was a visionary, and delivered technology that has shaped the world. Its a hell of a legacy to leave.

And its a stark reminder that illness, particularly cancer, doesn't care who you are, what you've done or how much you are worth.

I would like to see some of the trillions of dollars amassed by Apple being put towards finding a cure for the disease that cut him down in his prime. And truly, this would elevate them to something very special indeed.

I know companies are there to make money and deliver profits. But, and there can be little doubt of this, Apple is no ordinary company. Adored by some, loathed by others - but for most in the middle, just an incredibly successful brand who produce devices that make all other companies raise their game.

Goodbye Steve, and thanks for the things you gave us.

I have been made aware of this fab image:

Mattarz wrote:What was the first Apple product you owned?

I had an iPod 3G. It broke, although that was partly the fault of my moron friend for allowing a rat to eat the thing in Sri Lanka.

Undeterred there was then the iPod Shuffle (original chewing gum version). This was delightful until a bad version of iTunes bricked it and because I got it from Lloyds TSB I was unable to get a replacement.

Then I had an iPhone 4 for like 12 hours. Didn't manage a single successful call and eventually had to charm/flirt my way out of the (not very good) contact I signed in a rush of giddy excitement.

Since then I've tended to observe the price tags with disdain, although having had to resort to an iPad in the Apple store in Dresden during a major holiday internet drought I was rather tempted to get an iPad 2. Then I had a cup of tea and came to my senses.



Not to worry.

Gavin Scott wrote:And its a stark reminder that illness, particularly cancer, doesn't care who you are, what you've done or how much you are worth.

I would like to see some of the trillions of dollars amassed by Apple being put towards finding a cure for the disease that cut him down in his prime.

Jobs/Apple aren't exactly known for their philanthropy though.

The thing is that according to this article from 2008 the type of tumour and his early diagnosis meant it was very treatable with surgery. However he initially refused the conventional treatment that could have removed the tumour in favour of a 'special diet'.

Finding a cure is all very well, but there will always be those who think they know better

Inspector Sands wrote:

Gavin Scott wrote:And its a stark reminder that illness, particularly cancer, doesn't care who you are, what you've done or how much you are worth.

I would like to see some of the trillions of dollars amassed by Apple being put towards finding a cure for the disease that cut him down in his prime.

Jobs/Apple aren't exactly known for their philanthropy though.

The thing is that according to this article from 2008 the type of tumour and his early diagnosis meant it was very treatable with surgery. However he initially refused the conventional treatment that could have removed the tumour in favour of a 'special diet'.

Finding a cure is all very well, but there will always be those who think they know better

How interesting.

Wouldn't it be a shame if, in the end, all that profit wasn't put towards something wonderful.

Gavin Scott wrote:Wouldn't it be a shame if, in the end, all that profit wasn't put towards something wonderful.

Indeed, just look at what Bill Gates is doing with his money.

I believe that Steve Jobs stopped all charity donations when he returned to Apple because the company was in danger of going under and it was understandably an un-necessary expense. It never restarted despite them having more cash than some governments

Apple Store logos are, apparently, being kept dark today, which I think is quite a good tribute.
I remember playing that asteroid game on a Macintosh back when I was about 9 years old. I've been pretty hooked since then.