Steve Jobs takes medical leave..........

[Blueface]

http://tech.yahoo.com/news/ap/20090114/ap_on_hi_te/apple_jobs

[King James]

beat me to it, Carlos. He seems confident at the end of the letter that he will "See us all in summer" so hopefully that ends up being the case. I miss his keynotes already!

More info here: http://i.gizmodo.com/5131535/steve-jobs-taking-a-leave-of-absence-from-apple-due-to-health-problems

[doctorcue]

Sucks for Jobs to have to go through this. Yet, I'm sure all of the people he berates will welcome the time-away. Even if his day-to-day involvement with Apple go to nothing; the company will stand. They are in great shape financially and Jobs has surrounded himself with enough quality people that their products will continue to succeed.

[smitdavi]

Sad to see, but like Doc said, Jobs has surrounded himself with like-minded people and I think they will be ok.

[Conch Republican]

I wish the best for him - he and his team have certainly brought us things better than I could ever think up! However, since he has never named a successor, and rumors are rampant - after hours trading already has the stock down 7%.

Good luck Steve!

[newcigarz]

I wish the best for him - he and his team have certainly brought us things better than I could ever think up! However, since he has never named a successor, and rumors are rampant - after hours trading already has the stock down 7%.

Good luck Steve!

:tpd: some amazing innovations. I wish him well.

[Genetic Defect]

RIP

[newcigarz]

RIP

Not a fan Perry?:confused:

[Genetic Defect]

not really, nor am I a fanboy :D

[ucla695]

Interesting. Especially since they released more information about his health within the last several weeks. It will put a little more downside pressure on the stock until investors get more clarity on a succession plan.