BBC: Steve Jobs – Billion Dollar Hippy

After his death in October, BBC Two crafted a documentary on the Apple co-founder Mr. Steve Jobs. The documentary tells how Steve propelled his company from his parents garage to one of the most valuable companies on the planet. The documentary features people who knew him as a Merry Prankster-like individual circa the Ken Kesey era. It also features Steve Wozniak the man who co-founded Apple with good ol’ Stevie in 1976 and left full-time employment in the 1980’s. Watch the full documentary above.

Steve Jobs Dies at 56

A sad day in the tech world Apple Inc. said the company’s co-founder Steve Jobs died Wednesday. He was 56. “We are deeply saddened to announce that Steve Jobs passed away today,” the company announced in a brief statement.

“Steve’s brilliance, passion and energy were the source of countless innovations that enrich and improve all of our lives. The world is immeasurably better because of Steve.”

As I type this off of my MacBook Pro while talking on my iPhone – Rest in Peace Steve Jobs you have definitely changed the way people live and the world forever.

Steve Jobs Resigns as Apple CEO

We thought we were going to see it in 2004 and then again in 2009 but Mr. Jobs held in their tough. Yesterday Steve Jobs made his resignation official. Being the main force behind Apple’s success, the resignation of Steve Jobs didn’t really shock the world but put it on its toes – looking for answers of what’s next for one of the most valuable companies in the world? Hours after Jobs announced his resignation, Tim Cook, 50, put his name into the limelight as he emerged as the new CEO of Apple Inc. Cook isn’t new to the position as he spent a short spell running Apple back in 2004 and 2009 during Steve Jobs’ absence due to his medical reasons.

Below is the letter from Steve Jobs announcing his resignation

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.

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