R.I.P. — Steve Jobs
Today the world learned of the passing of Steve Jobs, visionary and co-founder of Apple, Inc.
What can one say about somebody responsible for the creative development of some of today’s hottest communication and computer products?
Steve Jobs — R.I.P.
Although I’m not an Apple person myself, I do respect the driving power that said products have in the marketplace. Because of that ingenuity and consumer drive do we see copycat products from other companies, and the further, frenzied development of the next generation and beyond of such products. That’s just crazy.
In a way, Steve Jobs can be compared as a modern day version of Walt Disney. He knew how to deliver quality and catchy products to the consumers. His products weren’t theme parks but some of the catchiest (and priciest) electronic devices to hit the retail shelves. In actuality, Steve did work with The Walt Disney Company, but that was from the acquisition of Pixar Animation.
If any of you want to have a better understanding of the early days and battle between Bill Gates and Steve Jobs, I recommend the movie, Pirates of Silicon Valley.
This is a tough blow to Apple. The company will move on, but it’s going to be severely challenged to continue developing the latest trendy electronics that will drive its fans wild.