by Corwin C » Fri Oct 07, 2011 11:52 am
I'm not a fan of Steve Jobs. I was privileged to have owned many Apple computers back when they were first starting (Apple ][, Apple IIc, Apple IIgs). The last straw was when he dropped all support for the Apple II line like an unwanted step-child in favor of the Macintosh line. It's not so much that they quit building them as that they pulled all support and removed all resources (it seemed like we didn't exist even though my machine was less than a year old.) Forced to convert to IBM (I couldn't afford a Mac) I thought that I'd never look back, but I am now an owner of an iPod Touch, and I like it. I doubt that I'd ever own a Mac ... but then again, ever is a long time from now.
Despite the history, I can't help but feel that touch of loss from loosing such a businessman and innovator. Apple is now one of the largest corporations in the world and they thrive even in the anti-corporate environment that exists today. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and associates.
Corwin
If I am unwilling to stand up straight before the world and admit what I have accomplished during the day, without excuses, in complete and honest detail, then I can do better ...
and no one should be expected to accept anything less. -- myself