Yesterday Apple CEO Steve Jobs sent a letter to employees explaining that his health issues are more “complex” that he initially thought and that his medical leave will now likely extend until the end of June.
Tim Cook Steps In Again To Be Steve Jobs’ Replacement
Tim Cook, Apple’s COO, will step in to oversee day-to-day operations in his absence. This will be the second time Cook has taken over for Jobs. Cook is considered a Silicon Valley outsider. He’s very low-key, but respected.
But what if Steve Jobs doesn’t come back to Apple? Many bloggers and Twitter users are speculating that this may be the last time we will ever see Mr. Jobs.
WIRED and nytimes.com even published articles titled: “Steve Jobs Probably Won’t Come Back to Apple” and “What If Steve Jobs Doesn’t Come Back to Work?“
What If Steve Jobs Doesn’t Come Back? Does Apple Have A Plan B?
Most people want Jobs to come back. Jobs has done amazing things while CEO of Apple. Jobs has even become a cult-like hero among techies and Apple fanboys. But Apple should have a plan B and the company should live on and flourish for decades to comes.
“Following the initial news around Macworld Expo that Jobs was going to forgo the keynote and had a hormonal imbalance, whispers grew to loud murmurs, saying that Apple needed a backup plan for CEO – and fast – but now that murmuring has become a roaring crescendo,” said Louis Gray.
“And while I put myself at significant risk at being labeled a fanboy who kneels at the multi-colored altar, I have to express how losing Jobs for more than a few months will be a significant blow, not just to Apple and its customers, but to Silicon Valley and the world at large.”
Steve Jobs’ Everlasting Impact On Modern Life
Jobs has done wonders for not only Apple and the personal computer, but he also transformed digital media itself. The way music and videos are purchased and enjoyed is a direct result from the success of the iPod and iTunes. Love him or hate him, Jobs has used Apple’s technology to revolutionize the world.
Frank Wilson is a retired teacher with over 30 years of combined experience in the education, small business technology, and real estate business. He now blogs as a hobby and spends most days tinkering with old computers. Wilson is passionate about tech, enjoys fishing, and loves drinking beer.
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