In response to the resignation of former Apple CEO Steve Jobs, many media and technology professionals took to Twitter to share their feelings about the news.
Jobs is stepping down as Apple CEO and handing over the day-to-day running of the company to Tim Cook, but will stay on as Chairman of the Board.
Jobs was heralded as “the greatest leader our industry has ever known,” the “most important person in personal technology,” and as a “genius.” Due to Job’s lingering health issues, several wished for his health and well being.
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If you have seen other reactions you feel we have missed, please let us know in the comments below. Also, please feel free to share your memories of Steve Jobs’ lengthy and influential tenure as Apple CEO in our Open Thread.
@urnhart
@harrymccracken
@hodgman
@JasonHirschorn
@Commodity_Bull
@Benioff
@thejoelstein
@PerfectMarket
@bobduffy
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Posted on Thu, 25 Aug 2011 01:09:30 +0000 at http://feeds.mashable.com/~r/Mashable/~3/LUfY-4gt5RE/
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Jobs is stepping down as Apple CEO and handing over the day-to-day running of the company to Tim Cook, but will stay on as Chairman of the Board.
Jobs was heralded as “the greatest leader our industry has ever known,” the “most important person in personal technology,” and as a “genius.” Due to Job’s lingering health issues, several wished for his health and well being.
SEE ALSO: Tim Cook Named Apple CEO | Apple Stock Falls | Share Your Steve Jobs Moments
If you have seen other reactions you feel we have missed, please let us know in the comments below. Also, please feel free to share your memories of Steve Jobs’ lengthy and influential tenure as Apple CEO in our Open Thread.
@urnhart
@harrymccracken
@hodgman
@JasonHirschorn
@Commodity_Bull
@Benioff
@thejoelstein
@PerfectMarket
@bobduffy
For more Tech & Gadgets coverage:Follow Mashable Tech & Gadgets on TwitterBecome a Fan on FacebookSubscribe to the Tech & Gadgets channelDownload our free apps for Android, Mac, iPhone and iPad
Posted on Thu, 25 Aug 2011 01:09:30 +0000 at http://feeds.mashable.com/~r/Mashable/~3/LUfY-4gt5RE/
Comments: http://mashable.com/2011/08/24/steve-jobs-resigns-as-apple-ceo-twitter-reacts/#comments
