RIP Steve Jobs

**Lemur** · 10-06-2011, 00:50

Whatever you may think of Apple, they were at the forefront of making computers for wide distribution. When IBM was pushing mainframes and PC Jr., Steve Jobs was putting together the team that would copy Xerox PARC's hard work. First they made the Lisa, then the Mac.

Let's remember that two computer systems had a mouse and a GUI at that time -- Xerox PARC's prototype and the Mac. This was new stuff.

Anyway, it's a big deal in tech when one of the founding fathers dies. Rest in peace, Mr. Jobs, and may your reality distortion field serve you well in the next life.

**Husar** · 10-06-2011, 00:55

Hmm, yes, I was a bit shocked when I just read that.

His health problems were known but it seems like a surprise that they were this bad. Since he stayed in the company I thought he was just trying to slow down a bit.

RIP Steve, not that I was a real fan but he built something that had a lot of impact.

**Secura** · 10-06-2011, 01:24

His vision and dedication have been a major factor in the advances we've made in computing over the last 30+ years, and his legacy will live on for many more years to come... thanks for everything Steve, rest in peace.

**Proletariat** · 10-06-2011, 02:27

Love him or hate him, the technology consumerism he spurned has been a huge net benefit to all of us geeks and even the lay users, either directly or by the competing ideas that came along.

**LeftEyeNine** · 10-06-2011, 10:12

I see Mr Jobs as Douglas Engelbart of the post-PC era, managing to turn cold-faced devices like smartphones, PDAs and laptops as objects of desire for the common man.

Capitalism will never cease sucking your wallet dry through releasing partially upgraded products as "all new !!11 order now !!11" every year - I have my doubts over that Intel Core i21 1024 cores has not been developed already. So while you are not enemies with the system itself, there's no use in scapegoating Steve Jobs for acting like one he is supposed to. Also you always have ended up loving it, no ?

I still remember graphics comparing iPad to a block of rock when it was announced. Look at the market for tablet PCs now.

Anyway, RIP. He is one to be remembered.

**Papewaio** · 10-06-2011, 11:32

Pixar as well.

**rajpoot** · 10-06-2011, 08:39

"Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose. You are already naked. There is no reason not to follow your heart."

A man who gave us many nifty little gadgets.
May he rest in peace.