One of the most influential people in the modern computing age has died.
From the Wall Street Journal: Steven P. Jobs, the Apple Inc. chairman and co-founder who pioneered the personal computer industry and changed the way people think about technology, died Wednesday at the age of 56.
His family, in a statement released by Apple, said Mr. Jobs "died peacefully today surrounded by his family...We know many of you will mourn with us, and we ask that you respect our privacy during our time of grief."
The company didn't specify the cause of his death. Mr. Jobs had battled pancreatic cancer and several years ago received a liver transplant. In August, Mr. Jobs stepped down as CEO, handing the reins to Tim Cook.
"Apple has lost a visionary and creative genius, and the world has lost an amazing human being," Mr. Cook said in a letter to employees. "We will honor his memory by dedicating ourselves to continuing the work he loved so much."
Read more: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304447804576410753210811910.html#ixzz1X8hvD400
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He was a computer giant who not only had the compute knowledge but also had the marketing skills to make Apple as successful as it is. He will be missed.
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