Steve Jobs resigns as Apple CEO (Updated)

Expected, yes, but still heartbreaking.

Those of us old enough to remember what happened to Apple the last time Steve Jobs left the helm will also be a little fearful, even though we appreciate what a completely different state the company is in now compared to the early 90s.

Gosh I hope Steve has many more years to spend with his family. He deserves that.

As I think back over the last two-and-a-half decades, every day having had at least some contact with an Apple computer, for both pleasure and profit, I realise that Steve Jobs has been the single biggest influence on my life.

And on every single day I thought of him in just one way: true genius. You don't get to see many; can you imagine what it must have been like for Edison's contemporaries? Or Leonardo da Vinci's? We had that - we had Jobs, we were there to experience the revolutions and roller-coasters, and future generations will envy us for it.

All the best Steve. Must be a moving decision for him.

What do you wanna do when you grow up Steve?

Build a spaceship!

Mission accomplished. Good show.

Steve jobs will always be remembered as the one who shaped our culture. :( I LOVE YOU STEVE!

Its sad to see Steve getting rid of his legs off the accelerator.. However Apple has already established its brand value, so the impact would be minimal but all praises to Steve for his commitment and catalysm. Lets wish Tim all the best and hope IPhone 5 come on the market soon... Eagerly waiting for it.

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Steve's biggest impact on Apple is the culture that he created. And by definition, cultures are intergenerational and endure through changes such as this. Steve's legacy will endure - at Apple and beyond. Godspeed Steve. Thanks for all that you have given us and the world.

I love Steve. This is terrible, I think he is dying.

Interesting news. Sadly, there must be some rough bumps in the road for Steve if he sees himself unfit for action. I hope all goes well for him, he has definitely given me the Apple that I know and love today. Hope Tim can continue to keep the ball rolling. I am sure that Steve will still be a major part in the planning of projects at Apple. Just not as CEO.

Here is to the next step.

Steve is gone!! Timmy is In!! lets pray for steve’s health!!!
One more thing!!!
Apple for sure is in better hands with Tim that microsofts with ballmer!!!

Great work making Apple a leader in technology and the world. You have brought this company from the ashes and made it a titan.

Let's move from cats to birds. OSX Phoenix.

Mr. Jobs, take time to fight the fight you need to. Make war on any illness or adversity that attacks you. Let those you have put in place run the magic factory you have invigorated with your creativity, innovation, and leadership.

Only the best.