10/05/2011

A tribute to Steve Jobs

Co-founder and former CEO of Apple Inc., Steve Jobs died on October 5 after eight years struggling with cancer. A screenshot of Apple.com today paid a tribute to Jobs with his portray picture and a simple line: Steve Jobs 1955-2011.

Apple's statement about Jobs's death:

Apple has lost a visionary and creative genius, and the world has lost an amazing human being. Those of us who have been fortunate enough to know and work with Steve have lost a dear friend and an inspiring mentor. Steve leaves behind a company that only he could have built, and his spirit will forever be the foundation of Apple.

Social media today is flooded with news about Jobs's death that comes across all sorts of media. Significant among them include FOX News, CNN, ABC...CNN iReport dedicated its section for people to share their stories, videos and photos with Jobs and how Jobs or Apple's products has changed their lives.

Jobs's speech at Stanford University commencement in 2005 was once again hit by mass audience. His words from the speech "Stay hungry, stay foolish" is a motto of a great person whose innovations, inspiration and courage will forever remain with us.

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