There is no other way to say it, but the legendary Steve Jobs is no more. The iconic Apple founder had been battling with various ailments for
quite some time. Only a few weeks back, he had stepped down from Apple CEO position, due to health concerns. His death has brought about a flurry of messages from the big and mighty of the tech world and beyond. Steve Jobs meant different things to different people, but all of them were united in the view that Steve Jobs was one phenomenon which is unlikely to happen again. Here, we take a look at the messages sent by the near and dear ones, acquaintances and competitors of Steve.
Jobs Family: Steve Jobs' family issued a statement saying that the iconic figure "peacefully today surrounded by his family." Steve's family also recounted how "he cherished his family." The family also thanked for the all the support and said, "We are grateful for the support and kindness of those who share our feelings for Steve. We know many of you will mourn with us, and we ask that you respect our privacy during our time of grief."
Steve Wozniak: Apple Co-founder Steve Wozniak did not share amicable relationship with Jobs. But he said he is going to miss Steve Jobs "as much as everyone". He told The Associated Press, "We’ve lost something we won’t get back. The way I see it, though, the way people love products he put so much into creating means he brought a lot of life to the world.”
Bill Gates: Steve Jobs and Bill Gates have exchanged many a barbs, but in the end Gates conceded that, "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.". He also recounted how he met Steve Jobs e0 years ago and how he became a part of his life in the form of a competitor and friend.
Sergey Brin & Larry Page: Google co-founders also expressed their grief. While Larry Page said, "I am very very sad to hear the news about Steve"¦He was very kind to reach out to me as I became CEO of Google and spend time offering his advice and knowledge even though he was not at all well." Sergey Brin said, "On behalf of all of us at Google and more broadly in technology, you will be missed very much. My condolences to family, friends, and colleagues at Apple."
Samsung: Once a big time collaborator, Samsung is now caught in a bitter legal battle with Apple. The fight has become so sour that Apple has effectively put a stop on the sale of various Samsung devices around the globe. However, Samsung showed that it still has utmost respect for its competitor and said, "Chairman Steve Jobs introduced numerous revolutionary changes to the information technology industry and was a great entrepreneur. His innovative spirit and remarkable accomplishments will forever be remembered by people around the world.”
Salman Rushdie: Steve Jobs' demise evoked emotions from not only tech tycoons but from the leading lights from the various walks of life. Celebrated author Salman Rushdie said, "I have been in love with the world Steve Jobs made ever since my first Apple Mac. He was one of the great architects of the real. RIP.”
President Barack Obama: Some time back, US president Barack Obama revealed that Steve Jobs had sent him iPad 2 before the official launch of the device. He expressed his sorrow by stating, "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."