As I’ve been driving towards the lights and smog of LA, I have been thinking about why I was instantly so sad about Steve Jobs resigning at CEO. He isn’t leaving to start a new company or flesh out his next big idea. He is leaving because he can no longer fulfill his obligations as CEO. The speculation that it is due to his failing health is going strong, and if it is due to that then it is a sad day indeed.
This is an unfortunate day not only for those of us who are Apple fans but also those who aren’t. Why? Because like it or not, Apple’s innovations led by Steve Jobs have set the standard for the smartphone and tablet market, at the very least. It has inspired other companies to do better and be better. I hope that competition doesn’t fade as Jobs slips into the background.
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