Saturday, October 8, 2011

Grieving The World On The departure of Steve Jobs

The expression of grief for the death continue to flow founder of Apple, Steve Jobs. The expression of grief over the departure of Jobs proclaimed throughout the world.

Speech bemoan flow of world leaders. Apple users also expressed deep sorrow over the social jejarig.

The fan of Jobs and Apple are also all over the world flocked to the Apple Store to leave a memento. Brought mementos such as flowers, candles, or homemade greeting cards.

"I'm here to pay tribute to Steve Jobs, the man in the universe that led me to become an engineer," said Clarence, a laborer who worked for Intel in Washington, told AFP by AFP on Friday (10/07/2011) .

Jobs was 21 years old when he founded Apple Computer in 1976 with Steve Wozniak, who was then 26 years old. From humble beginnings, the company grew into one of the most valuable companies in the world.

U.S. President Barack Obama says Jobs has transformed lives. Obama also praised the Jobs that redefine the entire industry, and achieve one of the rarest achievements in human history. "He changed the way we each see the world," said Obama.

Microsoft boss Bill Gates who has been competing with the Jobs for decades, agrees with Obama. "The world rarely seen someone who had such profound impact that Steve had, the effect will be felt for generations to come," she says.

Jobs was born on February 24, 1955 in San Francisco. Under Jobs, Apple introduced the first computer which was then given the name of the Macintosh, which became very popular in the 1980s. But he left Apple in 1985 after an internal power struggle and to found NeXT Computer.

He then founded the animation studio Pixar in 1986. These studios produce movies like "Toy Story".

Jobs rejoined Apple in 1996 with the purchase of NeXT company. Jobs went back to holding important positions at Apple.

Jobs change the Macintosh line, launched the "post-PC era" where personal computers began to be replaced with smart gadgets such as iPod, iPhone, and Ipod and iTunes site.

Jobs died at age 56 after years of battling pancreatic cancer which he suffered. Computer and technology giant Apple announced the death of smartphones Jobs in a statement.

"Intelligence, passion and energy is the source of many innovations that later enrich and raise our standard of living. The world is much better because of Steve," explains Apple.

Jobs announced he was suffering from pancreatic cancer in 2004. During his lifetime, Jobs is known as one of the most prominent business leaders in the world and introduced a generation of iPods and iPhones in the world. His death only a day later after Apple released the new iPhone model, 4S.

Now the big question hanging about Apple's future, with the spotlight on Tim Cook who replaced Jobs who resigned last August. Just a day before Jobs died, Cook led the launch of the iPhone 4S. The result is far from satisfactory.
Source : detik.com

No comments:

Post a Comment