Steve Jobs journey

In a stunning move that ended his 14-year reign at the technology giant he co-founded in a garage, Silicon Valley legend Steve Jobs has resigned as chief executive of Apple Inc.

Steve Jobs is credited of single-handedly saving Apple, bringing a revolution in online music, creating a world-beating smartphone and leading Pixar to dominate computer animation. With iPad launch in 2010, the tech czar once again rewrote computing history. 

It's little surprising that Apple fortunes are often linked to Jobs' presence at the helm. A Pancreatic cancer survivor, the news of Jobs' illness has often sent Apple's stock into a tizzy. 

Microsoft - Bill Gates said in his blog "

I’m truly saddened to learn of Steve Jobs’ death. Melinda and I extend our sincere condolences to his family and friends, and to everyone Steve has touched through his work.

Steve and I first met nearly 30 years ago, and have been colleagues, competitors and friends over the course of more than half our lives.

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.

For those of us lucky enough to get to work with him, it’s been an insanely great honor.  I will miss Steve immensely. "

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