chaosmachine Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 Quote Apple’s Board of Directors today announced that Steve Jobs has resigned as Chief Executive Officer, and the Board has named Tim Cook, previously Apple’s Chief Operating Officer, as the company’s new CEO. Jobs has been elected Chairman of the Board and Cook will join the Board, effective immediately. http://finance.yahoo...4.html?x=0&.v=1 Jack Layton, leader of the NDP here in Canada, stepped down last month after his cancer returned. Died a few weeks later... Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide all signatures WATMM Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/68330-steve-jobs-resigns-as-ceo-of-apple/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Enter a new display name Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 RIP JACK LAYTON :( Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/68330-steve-jobs-resigns-as-ceo-of-apple/#findComment-1643396 Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaosmachine Posted August 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 Quote I have always said if there ever came a day when I could no longer meet my duties and expectations as Apple’s CEO, I would be the first to let you know. Unfortunately, that day has come. I hereby resign as CEO of Apple. I would like to serve, if the Board sees fit, as Chairman of the Board, director and Apple employee. As far as my successor goes, I strongly recommend that we execute our succession plan and name Tim Cook as CEO of Apple. I believe Apple’s brightest and most innovative days are ahead of it. And I look forward to watching and contributing to its success in a new role. I have made some of the best friends of my life at Apple, and I thank you all for the many years of being able to work alongside you. http://blogs.wsj.com...s-as-apple-ceo/ Does not sound good. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide all signatures WATMM Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/68330-steve-jobs-resigns-as-ceo-of-apple/#findComment-1643400 Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscillik Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 with Jonathan Ive looking to step down from Apple too, looks like their stocks are about to hit the floor. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide oscillik's signature Hide all signatures Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/68330-steve-jobs-resigns-as-ceo-of-apple/#findComment-1643408 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr lopez Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 SELL APPLE NOW Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide dr lopez's signature Hide all signatures On 11/24/2015 at 12:29 PM, Salvatorin said: I feel there is a baobab tree growing out of my head, its leaves stretch up to the heavens Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/68330-steve-jobs-resigns-as-ceo-of-apple/#findComment-1643416 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mirezzi Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 I'm admittedly very sad over this...I haven't always thought of Jobs in a positive light, but overall, he's been a remarkable leader of that company. Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/68330-steve-jobs-resigns-as-ceo-of-apple/#findComment-1643417 Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscillik Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 On 8/25/2011 at 1:46 AM, The Overlook said: I'm admittedly very sad over this...I haven't always thought of Jobs in a positive light, but overall, he's been a remarkable leader of that company. people know that i'm no fan of Apple. but as you have rightly said, he has turned the company around. i don't agree with the direction that it's going, but it's sure making a lot of money...or at least was. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide oscillik's signature Hide all signatures Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/68330-steve-jobs-resigns-as-ceo-of-apple/#findComment-1643418 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mirezzi Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 On 8/25/2011 at 1:48 AM, oscillik said: On 8/25/2011 at 1:46 AM, The Overlook said: I'm admittedly very sad over this...I haven't always thought of Jobs in a positive light, but overall, he's been a remarkable leader of that company. people know that i'm no fan of Apple. but as you have rightly said, he has turned the company around. i don't agree with the direction that it's going, but it's sure making a lot of money...or at least was. Yeah, the direction they've taken FCP alone has made me question their future, certainly as software developers. Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/68330-steve-jobs-resigns-as-ceo-of-apple/#findComment-1643420 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ego Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Edit Hide Delete Posted August 25, 2011 Goodbye asshole. Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/68330-steve-jobs-resigns-as-ceo-of-apple/#findComment-1643422 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vamos scorcho Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 (edited) NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Edited August 25, 2011 by vamos scorcho Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/68330-steve-jobs-resigns-as-ceo-of-apple/#findComment-1643433 Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaosmachine Posted August 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 http://blogs.wsj.com/digits/2011/08/24/steve-jobss-best-quotes/ worth a read. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide all signatures WATMM Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/68330-steve-jobs-resigns-as-ceo-of-apple/#findComment-1643435 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 i hope steve isn't that sick. it's going to be a good time to buy apple stock though. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide jules's signature Hide all signatures Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/68330-steve-jobs-resigns-as-ceo-of-apple/#findComment-1643436 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KY Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 black faux turtleneck companies suddenly questioning their overstock details at 11 Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/68330-steve-jobs-resigns-as-ceo-of-apple/#findComment-1643441 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr lopez Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 joking aside, my family have been apple people since 1984. I am legitimately sad about this. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide dr lopez's signature Hide all signatures On 11/24/2015 at 12:29 PM, Salvatorin said: I feel there is a baobab tree growing out of my head, its leaves stretch up to the heavens Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/68330-steve-jobs-resigns-as-ceo-of-apple/#findComment-1643444 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vamos scorcho Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 i have to go to the apple store tomorrow. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/68330-steve-jobs-resigns-as-ceo-of-apple/#findComment-1643449 Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscillik Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 On 8/25/2011 at 1:55 AM, The Overlook said: On 8/25/2011 at 1:48 AM, oscillik said: On 8/25/2011 at 1:46 AM, The Overlook said: I'm admittedly very sad over this...I haven't always thought of Jobs in a positive light, but overall, he's been a remarkable leader of that company. people know that i'm no fan of Apple. but as you have rightly said, he has turned the company around. i don't agree with the direction that it's going, but it's sure making a lot of money...or at least was. Yeah, the direction they've taken FCP alone has made me question their future, certainly as software developers. i've never used FCP, but as someone who used to use Logic (both for the Atari, and the Macintosh) i was worried to hear what they had done to FCP users with the release of Final Cut X. do you do video editing then? have you used FCX, and if so, what was it that frustrated you most? Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide oscillik's signature Hide all signatures Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/68330-steve-jobs-resigns-as-ceo-of-apple/#findComment-1643452 Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundwave Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 was just about to get an iPad but now...... Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/68330-steve-jobs-resigns-as-ceo-of-apple/#findComment-1643454 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest futuregirlfriend Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 Don't use FCP myself but one complaint I heard about FCP X was the lack of AAF/OMF export and the suggestion that you just cough up a few hundred for this to make up for the removed feature. Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/68330-steve-jobs-resigns-as-ceo-of-apple/#findComment-1643455 Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaosmachine Posted August 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 On 8/25/2011 at 3:44 AM, futuregirlfriend said: Don't use FCP myself but one complaint I heard about FCP X was the lack of AAF/OMF export and the suggestion that you just cough up a few hundred for this to make up for the removed feature. Well, they did cut the price from $999 to $299. If you buy that plugin, you're still ahead $200. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide all signatures WATMM Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/68330-steve-jobs-resigns-as-ceo-of-apple/#findComment-1643457 Share on other sites More sharing options...
goDel Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 Prediction: in 1 or 2 years Scott Forstall will be positioned as the new Jobs. Just like iOS is positioned to take over OSX. In a way, as the executive of the iOS-branch he's already positioned to show Apple the future. Plus, he's the only one capable of doing the keynotes Jobs excelled at. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/68330-steve-jobs-resigns-as-ceo-of-apple/#findComment-1643514 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest analogue wings Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 i doubt his health has taken a sudden turn for the worse. Apple's right between a massive financial result and a big product announcement. those two bumps should comfortably absorb the resignation blip. that's why he's gone right now. Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/68330-steve-jobs-resigns-as-ceo-of-apple/#findComment-1643542 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Coalbucket PI Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 I've always used Apple since I was a tiny little boy and now with the state of the company I wonder if I can still rely on them in the same way. People say they've become money-grabbing in recent years but I don't really feel that way about it. Basically I don't want to see any dramatic changes in direction that might be associated with someone trying to make their mark. Also it's horrible when people get cancer and almost get rid of it and then it comes back and ruins everything. Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/68330-steve-jobs-resigns-as-ceo-of-apple/#findComment-1643563 Share on other sites More sharing options...
chenGOD Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 look at all the ignorance and assholishness in this thread. A guy, that none of you know, is dying. And yet you take delight in it. "Fuck you Steve Jobs. You raped my sister. Killed my uncle. Molested my younger brother. fuck you and your cancer." As to iOS taking over OS X, uh no. Apple management is not a bunch of retards and are able to differentiate between product lines. 1984 totalitarian style control? Of the mainstream sellers of digital music, iTunes took the lead in pushing non-DRM music. Call me a fanboi, I'm sure you will. I've been using Apple Computers since the Apple ][ E, and Macs since the Mac Plus. Have they been perfect machines? No, not even close. Have they exceeded other machines in their ability to function as desired by the user? You bet your sweet ass. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide all signatures 백호야~~~항상에 사랑할거예요.나의 아들. Shout outs to the saracens, musulmen and celestials. Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/68330-steve-jobs-resigns-as-ceo-of-apple/#findComment-1643570 Share on other sites More sharing options...
azatoth Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 The Cult of Apple will be distraught when he croaks. They will elevate him to sainthood if they haven't already. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide azatoth's signature Hide all signatures last.fm the biggest illusion is yourself Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/68330-steve-jobs-resigns-as-ceo-of-apple/#findComment-1643572 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 supposedly Tim cook has been running apple since 2009 so anyone who wants to freak out over apple with no sj should be comforted a little. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide jules's signature Hide all signatures Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/68330-steve-jobs-resigns-as-ceo-of-apple/#findComment-1643589 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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