Apple's Steve Jobs Dies at 56

[Kagex]

A very sad day for the world, especially more for the tech industry. I'm a big fan of his work and dedication to Apple and his passing is rather sudden despite bad news of his health.

Apple has ask that remembrances of Jobs be emailed to them at rememberingsteve@apple.com

Let's consolidate the tributes of Steve Jobs in this thread:

Books

• Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson [Amazon][Book Depository]
• I, Steve: Steve Jobs in His Own Words by George Beahm [Amazon][Book Depository]
  

Steve Jobs Quotes

• "Do you want to sell sugar water for the rest of your life, or do you want to come with me and change the world?"
• "I want to put a ding in the universe."
• "… You can't connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards. So you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future. You have to trust in something – your gut, destiny, life, karma, whatever. This approach has never let me down, and it has made all the difference in my life."
• "Being the richest man in the cemetery doesn't matter to me … Going to bed at night saying we've done something wonderful … that's what matters to me."
• "Remembering that I'll be dead soon is the most important tool I've ever encountered to help me make the big choices in life. Because almost everything – all external expectations, all pride, all fear of embarrassment or failure – these things just fall away in the face of death, leaving only what is truly important.
  
  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."
• "Stay Hungry. Stay Foolish"
  

Tributes from the world

Quote:"Steve was among the greatest of American innovators - brave enough to think differently, bold enough to believe he could change the world, and talented enough to do it.

"The world has lost a visionary. And there may be no greater tribute to Steve's success than the fact that much of the world learned of his passing on a device he invented." - Barack Obama, US President

Quote:"Steve and I first met nearly 30 years ago, and have been colleagues, competitors and friends over the course of more than half our lives. The world rarely sees someone who has had the profound impact Steve has had, the effects of which will be felt for many generations to come. For those of us lucky enough to get to work with him, it's been an insanely great honour." - Bill Gates, Microsoft Chairman

Quote:"Today, we lost one of the most influential thinkers, creators and entrepreneurs of all time. Steve Jobs was simply the greatest CEO of his generation. While I am deeply saddened by his passing, I'm reminded of the stunning impact he had in revolutionizing the way people consume media and entertainment. My heart goes out to his family and to everyone who had the opportunity to work beside him in bringing his many visions to life." - Rupert Murdoch, CEO of Newscorp

Quote:"Steve, thank you for being a mentor and a friend. Thanks for showing that what you build can change the world. I will miss you." - Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook founder

Quote:"Steve Jobs was a great friend as well as a trusted advisor. His legacy will extend far beyond the products he created or the businesses he built. It will be the millions of people he inspired, the lives he changed, and the culture he defined. Steve was such an 'original,' with a thoroughly creative, imaginative mind that defined an era. Despite all he accomplished, it feels like he was just getting started." - Bob Iger, CEO of Walt Disney

Quote:"Today the world lost a visionary leader, the technology industry lost an iconic legend and I lost a friend and fellow founder. The legacy of Steve Jobs will be remembered for generations to come." - Michael Dell, CEO of Dell Inc

Quote:"He was a great man with incredible achievements and amazing brilliance. He always seemed to be able to say in very few words what you actually should have been thinking before you thought it. His focus on the user experience above all else has always been an inspiration to me." - Larry Page, CEO of Google

Quote:"The world is a better place because of Steve, and the stories our company tells have been made richer by the products he created. He was a dynamic and fearless competitor, collaborator, and friend. In a society that has seen incredible technological innovation during our lifetimes, Steve may be the one true icon whose legacy will be remembered for a thousand years." - Jeff Bewkes, CEO of Time Warner

Quote:"Once in a rare while, somebody comes along who doesn't just raise the bar, they create an entirely new standard of measurement. RIPSteveJobs" - Dick Costolo, CEO of Twitter

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[Flamel]

Let's hope Apple will not lose its innovativeness.

R.I.P

[Flamel]

[berniee]

RIP. .

[ekari]

RIP, He'll be remembered.

So many great quotes too.