Steve Jobs dies at age 56

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Steve Jobs, co-founder of technology giant Apple has passed away at the age of 56.

Apple released the information to the press, and have launched the following statement via an official site.

Apple has lost a visionary and creative genius, and the world has lost an amazing human being. Those of us who have been fortunate enough to know and work with Steve have lost a dear friend and inspiring mentor. Steve leaves behind a company that only he could have built, and his spirit will forever be the foundation of Apple."

Not only have we lost one of the most significant figures in the technological space, but we have also lost a true philanthropist. Our thoughts are with the Jobs family, his friends and co-workers.

Share your thoughts and opinons on the man via our official thread

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Steve Jobs dies at age 56 Comments

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EndBoss

I want to change the world like you did - RIP Jobs.

06/10/2011

Melbourne, Victoria

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Heller

I'm not afraid to admit this - I'm feeling really depressed by this news.

06/10/2011

Melbourne, Victoria

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winhhh

Heller said: I'm not afraid to admit this - I'm feeling really depressed by this news.

Same :c

06/10/2011

Brisbane, Queensland

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Kenni

I'm just liking the article, nothing more. :P

But yeah, I'm pretty saddened as well. He looked pretty unhealthy too, so it just seemed his time was almost coming to an end.

06/10/2011

[California, U.S] - ᶘ ᵒᴥᵒᶅ

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q-Firzenion-p

NO!!!!! :'(

I will miss him.

06/10/2011

Hey gurl you lookin good, wanna come back to my place and derp? uhn uhn uhn.

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Matthew

How did he die? Natural causes?

Kinda sucks. Didn't he retire like 2 months ago?

06/10/2011

"I still can't believe they took off Cheeze TV ... have you seen the shit they have on nowadays? No wonder kids are so stupid, Toasted TV has to be the gayest shit I've ever seen in my life." - SirAbers

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Ledski

+15

Clicking the awesome button seemed inappropriate

06/10/2011

Geelong, Victoria

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Ren-dog

When i read this i laughed. Then hit the awesome button as hard as i could. Then Liked it on facebook as happily as i could :P

06/10/2011

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Heller

+10

Ren-dog said: When i read this i laughed. Then hit the awesome button as hard as i could. Then Liked it on facebook as happily as i could

Not cool man, even if you hate him show some respect.

06/10/2011

Melbourne, Victoria

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milo

i watched my best friend die from luikemia a few years ago, so i know what these kind of things are like to go thru, really hard for the family and friends, sad sad sad,,,
RIP Steve Jobs.. we'll miss you..

06/10/2011

Riverview

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TomStones

Ren-dog said: When i read this i laughed. Then hit the awesome button as hard as i could. Then Liked it on facebook as happily as i could

As did I.

06/10/2011

Geelong VIC ~

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Undertoe81

Ren-dog said: When i read this i laughed. Then hit the awesome button as hard as i could. Then Liked it on facebook as happily as i could

ur a cock. :@

RIP Steve, ur genius has influenced us all.

06/10/2011

Melbourne, PS3, Wii, 50" pana. DSi, PC.

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Snix

Ren-dog said: When i read this i laughed. Then hit the awesome button as hard as i could. Then Liked it on facebook as happily as i could

Yeah man, that's horribly inappropriate. Jobs did many great things, he will be missed. RIP

06/10/2011

"The most hypocritical, power abusive mod on this site." ~ Rivalz

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topher

Steve Jobs is not dead, he is now obsolete. Watch out for the new Steve Job 3GS this Winter.

An apple a day, keeps the doctor away. Try tell steve jobs that.

He died of pancreatic cancer. PC killed him

Reports are coming in that doctors tried reviving him but it turns out that the defibrillator required flash.

Steve did a lot of work in his year. Looks like Jobs done

06/10/2011

melbourne

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EndBoss

He worked till his last breath.

06/10/2011

Melbourne, Victoria

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Pilkingbod

I'm not sure why we have to show respect. He invented the iPod. Well done!

If people are genuinely saddened by the news, then that's fine. But to me, he wasn't a great man. He was a successful businessman.

06/10/2011

Melting pot of friendship

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topher

Even more hipsters are going to use Apple products...

...now that Steve Jobs is undergroun

06/10/2011

melbourne

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Josh

Rest In Peace, Steve Jobs... :'(

Get the Adobe Flash Player to see this video.

06/10/2011

Legendary God of the Water Temple

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iamtom

Ren-dog said: When i read this i laughed. Then hit the awesome button as hard as i could. Then Liked it on facebook as happily as i could

You are retarded.

06/10/2011

/no1

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maxiboy

Heller said: I'm not afraid to admit this - I'm feeling really depressed by this news.

Me too :'(

When Michael Jackson died I was surprised, but this truly saddens me.

06/10/2011

Sydney, NSW

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Kenni

I'm just going to say this now to prevent any flame abuse from one another, but I'm gonna delete all the hate and pun jokes about his death. This has happened countless times with past deaths from famous people and it always caused people abusing each other because one made a joke and the other found it disrespectful.

If you want to express your grievance to the man, feel free to do so. If you don't, take it somewhere else.

06/10/2011

[California, U.S] - ᶘ ᵒᴥᵒᶅ

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xXNitroXx

Ren-dog said: When i read this i laughed. Then hit the awesome button as hard as i could. Then Liked it on facebook as happily as i could

WTF dude, why would you write this, may his ghost haunt you :@

06/10/2011

melbourne victoria

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milo

Kenni said: I'm just going to say this now to prevent any flame abuse from one another, but I'm gonna delete all the hate and pun jokes about his death. This has happened countless times with past deaths from famous people and it always caused people abusing each other because one made a joke and the other found it disrespectful.
If you want to express your grievance to the man, feel free to do so. If you don't, take it somewhere else.

i totally agree, keep it clean please...

06/10/2011

Riverview

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Pilkingbod

I thought this was a discussion about Steve Jobs' death.

Why does is all have to be positive without some over-sensitive whinebag getting all defensive? Keep the jokes/hate. Delete the flames that come with it.

As long as it's on-topic, I don't really see how it's fair to delete certain posts because people MAY react to it negatively.

06/10/2011

Melting pot of friendship

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GreenThumb

It's called respect.

06/10/2011

ThePsychWard. "One Bullet Can Change History"

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Bloard

As much as I hate apple. Im kinda sad

06/10/2011

League of Legends Summoner Name - Millapede

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Pilkingbod

GreenThumb said: It's called respect.

What about it?

It's not required in this discussion. That's my point...

06/10/2011

Melting pot of friendship

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GreenThumb

Still doesn't give people the right to be a total dick about it.

06/10/2011

ThePsychWard. "One Bullet Can Change History"

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deicide

everyone entitled to an opinion. jokes are fine, just because you might not like them, doesnt mean they deserve to be deleted.

06/10/2011

Bitch i look like Goku, Dragging in my old school!

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GreenThumb

Too soon for jokes. The news broke today.

Jesus, what is wrong with some people. I didn't like the man, nor cared much for Apple, but still.

06/10/2011

ThePsychWard. "One Bullet Can Change History"

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Marge

I don't think there's ever a time frame where jokes suddenly become appropriate or inappropriate. I don't see any issues with saying jokes (that are worth denying freedom of opinion). Saying things such as "I am happy he is dead" or "this is hilarious" don't really count as jokes. They are just plain horrible

06/10/2011

Your Mother's Closet

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ND88ct

Well this just ruined my morning :(

Also you really shouldn't be making jokes out of someones death, it's just wrong.

06/10/2011

In a that general direction

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deicide

exactly at marge.

06/10/2011

Bitch i look like Goku, Dragging in my old school!

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Pilkingbod

I will say that I didn't see anyone looking down on jokes about Osama Bin Laden.

Interesting...

06/10/2011

Melting pot of friendship

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Beta

Pilkingbod said: I will say that I didn't see anyone looking down on jokes about Osama Bin Laden.
Interesting...

Not sure if serious....

06/10/2011

Le Melbourne

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deicide

Beta said:
Pilkingbod said: I will say that I didn't see anyone looking down on jokes about Osama Bin Laden.
Interesting...

Not sure if serious....

i think he is being serious. it just shows how people view people differently. Osama Bin Laden could be compared to jobs, in that thousands of people looked up to him. sure he was a terrorist, but he was still well respected by certain people.

06/10/2011

Bitch i look like Goku, Dragging in my old school!

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coeboose3

Steve Jobs die man did not that happed vary sad was age 56 not that old hope in Haven ;)

06/10/2011

Sheppaton, Victoria, XBLA: MopeyCoeboose I am cant spelling that good and do my spelling best I can.

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deicide

Heller said: I was disgusted at America's reaction to his death, all standing outside the White House chanting USA, USA like a pack of rednecks. Don't get me wrong, he was an evil man and I don't mind at all that he was killed, but there is a certain conduct to these matters in my opinion and death should be respected.

i agree with you heller. Death should not be celebrated, no matter who it is.

06/10/2011

Bitch i look like Goku, Dragging in my old school!

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zzhn

deicide said:
Beta said:
Pilkingbod said: I will say that I didn't see anyone looking down on jokes about Osama Bin Laden.
Interesting...

Not sure if serious....

i think he is being serious. it just shows how people view people differently. Osama Bin Laden could be compared to jobs, in that thousands of people looked up to him. sure he was a terrorist, but he was still well respected by certain people.

Steve jobs wasnt a leader of a mass murdering organisation tho :P

06/10/2011

Adelaide,South Australia

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Pilkingbod

My point was that Osama Bin Laden, despite what he did, was still respected by a hell of a lot of people. Therefore, the jokes made about him should also be kept to ourselves, if it's about "respect".

06/10/2011

Melting pot of friendship

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Tia

People in here (the Apple channel) and posting jokes about this man on the day of his death, are flame baiting, they are looking to get a reaction, not only is it in extremely bad taste, it's also against the TOS of this site.

06/10/2011

ίη☆ 3DS FC - 1676-3999-6880

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Dr.hamzie

Tia said: People in here (the Apple channel) and posting jokes about this man on the day of his death, are flame baiting, they are looking to get a reaction, not only is it in extremely bad taste, it's also against the TOS of this site.

Well this is some bullshit isn't it.
Why is it when osama died people can make fun of him.... but when this guy dies we cant have some fun?

Microsoft 1
Apple 0

06/10/2011

Renagadez's pants; Mwap =sound of disappointment

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King

like he had time to have showers when he was being hunted down by teh US government [MOG]

06/10/2011

You need some brain cells. Suck them out of Malaka.

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Dr.hamzie

like steve jobs had time to have showers when he was getting pwn by cancer

06/10/2011

Renagadez's pants; Mwap =sound of disappointment

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XxmadmanxX

omg guyiz cant we liek all b m8ts and stawp fightin u iz makin me crai, tearz r falling from mai eyez pweez stawp guyiz

06/10/2011

Lawl Guyver Ajajajaja

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Dr.hamzie

06/10/2011

Renagadez's pants; Mwap =sound of disappointment

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DerekRyan

R.I.P man, thanks for the ipod nano that i lost a while back :L

06/10/2011

NSW, Sydney, Wakeley.

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SONY

Dr.hamzie said: {animated gif image}

Please show some respect and stop with the spam.

06/10/2011

MMGN SONY PlayStation Vita club legends: Vinzor - davidhes - abuu - SONY - LMA0 - Flame_PSP - mong

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winga26

Ren-dog said: When i read this i laughed. Then hit the awesome button as hard as i could. Then Liked it on facebook as happily as i could

Are you always a dick head? [Facepalm]

06/10/2011

GET YOUR BLOOD PUMPING - GO SWANS!

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Beta

deicide said:
Beta said:
Pilkingbod said: I will say that I didn't see anyone looking down on jokes about Osama Bin Laden.
Interesting...

Not sure if serious....

i think he is being serious. it just shows how people view people differently. Osama Bin Laden could be compared to jobs, in that thousands of people looked up to him. sure he was a terrorist, but he was still well respected by certain people.

Um...yeah....right...

But people hate Jobs because, for whatever reason, people get emotionally worked up over products, brands. They didn't like what Apple offered. Apple never actually compromised their democracy, their free speech.

Bin Laden has people that looked up to him. They are what I call the "Taliban".

I really don't understand how you can try to say that just because people celebrated the death of a terrorist, an extremist, there is justification in mocking the death of a man THAT DID NOTHING TO COMPROMISE OUR LIVELIHOODS.

Seriously dude, I don't know why you've even made the comparison. It's mind boggling.

06/10/2011

Le Melbourne

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GreenThumb

King said: like he had time to have showers when he was being hunted down by teh US government

Dr.hamzie said: like steve jobs had time to have showers when he was getting pwn by cancer

Like when one of your parents will get killed by *insert future death here*

LOL! -_-

06/10/2011

ThePsychWard. "One Bullet Can Change History"

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Matador

There goes one of the world's most creative minds today, RIP sweet prince.

06/10/2011

WHERE BROOKLYN AT ! WHERE BROOKLYN AT !

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abujaffer

Rest in peace. I feel bad whenever I hear someone die, but with Steve Jobs the only difference is I know what he looks like... it really changes your perspective. :'(

Anyways, I think people are entitled to their own opinion; however, this site is against bad mouthing of all types, be it against Osama, or Steve. Some of you guys have serious ethical problems, which is fine with me until you exhibit these traits in public. Keep your twisted minds to yourself.

06/10/2011

3D world... where everything, even flat stuff, are in 3D.

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Azza

Pilkingbod said: I thought this was a discussion about Steve Jobs' death.
Why does is all have to be positive without some over-sensitive whinebag getting all defensive? Keep the jokes/hate. Delete the flames that come with it.
As long as it's on-topic, I don't really see how it's fair to delete certain posts because people MAY react to it negatively.

If a relative of yours, or someone that you admired was to die could I make jokes about that person? Surely you'd understand if I was to laugh at your mother dying, as you know, I'm not required to show respect, and who cares if you MAY react to it negatively.

06/10/2011

'Blades Will Bleed'

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Silence

It could be Obama, my parents, or my mailman. I couldn't care less what people say about them post-death. But I'm more-or-less devoid of any actual attachment to people, so I don't count.

06/10/2011

I'm from the Internet. Nothing I say is original.

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renagadez

this feels like the thread on this

i didnt really like him but that damn cancer!! boooo!

06/10/2011

Sydney, New South Wales

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Pilkingbod

Azza said:
If a relative of yours, or someone that you admired was to die could I make jokes about that person? Surely you'd understand if I was to laugh at your mother dying, as you know, I'm not required to show respect, and who cares if you MAY react to it negatively.

Nothing to stop you from doing it, nothing to stop me from getting offended. That's besides the point. An admin was actually threatening to delete posts that were negative because people like you may react to it. If I were to mention the alleged child labor claims made against Apple, I would potentially have my post deleted. Do you honestly think that is fair?

Deleting posts that are on-topic, no matter how bad the taste, goes against something this website strongly champions - freedom of speech, and anti-censorship.

06/10/2011

Melting pot of friendship

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Ben

RIP Steve.

There's no denying the influence he had on the world, regardless of your thoughts towards him. The iPod, iPhone and iPad standout of late, but there's also his work with Pixar, the Apple II and the fact that he developed the mainstream accessible computer, allowing everyone to get online and up with the digital revolution that wouldn't be the same if there was no Mac OS X.

06/10/2011

twitter.com/Ben_Salter | Dennis, your mule is shit. I am no longer turned on by mules.

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Azza

Pilkingbod said:
. If I were to mention the alleged child labor claims made against Apple, I would potentially have my post deleted. Do you honestly think that is fair?
Deleting posts that are on-topic, no matter how bad the taste, goes against something this website strongly champions - freedom of speech, and anti-censorship.

There is a difference though. Saying something negative about a company, that could actually be true and directly making fun of the death of someone are totally different. The latter being down right disrespectful, unnecessary and provocative.

Freedom of Speech is a phrase nothing more, nothing less. You can't say whatever you like anywhere you like without consequences.

06/10/2011

'Blades Will Bleed'

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Dino

It is sad news. I still think Apple is extremely overrated and hyped up more then anything. Although there's no doubt the influence of the iPod and iPhone really changed standards of music and mobile entertainment devices.

06/10/2011

Melbourne, Victoria

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Pilkingbod

Azza said:
There is a difference though. Saying something negative about a company, that could actually be true and directly making fun of the death of someone are totally different. The latter being down right disrespectful, unnecessary and provocative.

Moving on from the joke angle, the child labor claims paint Steve Jobs in a negative light. Again, an admin was threatening to delete posts that are hateful. It's on-topic. I fail to see what the problem is.

Azza said:
You can't say whatever you like anywhere you like without consequences.

You should be able to, though. That's what forums are all about, right? Free expression? Or is it only as free as you want it to be?
Again, within reason, why the hell can't we have conflicting ideas for a topic? That's what makes forums functional.

06/10/2011

Melting pot of friendship

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Azza

Pilkingbod said:
Moving on from the joke angle, the child labor claims paint Steve Jobs in a negative light. Again, an admin was threatening to delete posts that are hateful. It's on-topic. I fail to see what the problem is.

As do I. Still, I just guess there's a time and a place, and it's probably not needed right now. It's was the same with Micheal Jackson, at the time of his death, people were willing to drop some of the controversial things they he may have taken part in in order to show respect. A time and a place.

You should be able to, though. That's what forums are all about, right? Free expression? Or is it only as free as you want it to be?

There is always going to be a line, it's free expression to an extent, more lenient at times, less at others. Again, time and a place. If Obama was to die today and I made a racial slur towards him, it'd be looked upon much differently than if I was to say such a thing at another time.

06/10/2011

'Blades Will Bleed'

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Matteh

Dr.hamzie said:

LOL!

06/10/2011

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Marge

Azza said:
As do I. Still, I just guess there's a time and a place, and it's probably not needed right now. It's was the same with Micheal Jackson, at the time of his death, people were willing to drop some of the controversial things they he may have taken part in in order to show respect. A time and a place.

no that didn't happen. People were making jokes left right and centre. I remember having a heated argument with rainbow6 and someone else(possibly Silence, rings a bell) when Michael Jackson died about making jokes. So so so many jokes were made. The only reason there's more people fighting now is because many people on this forum have an emotional attachment to steve jobs and his companies's products. Just because more people on here are easily offended by this topic doesn't mean freedom of opinion is any less valid.

Admins don't go deleting, this is an interesting discussion about censorship n stuff =D

So was it cancer that killed him? I think we were left in the dark a little about what was wrong with him :S

06/10/2011

Your Mother's Closet

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NFSGamer

"They will love the new Iphone 4s. I bet my life on it" - Steve Jobs

I laughed when I heard this but then I realised Steve Jobs was actually an amazing person. As much as I hate apple, I felt sad when I heard this.

Azza said: You can't say whatever you like anywhere you like without consequences.

You can when its the internet.

06/10/2011

Adelaide,South Australia

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Silence

Marge said: I remember having a heated argument with rainbow6 and someone else(possibly Silence, rings a bell) when Michael Jackson died about making jokes.

Sounds like something I would do :P

06/10/2011

I'm from the Internet. Nothing I say is original.

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Ben

@Marge yes it was Cancer. He did very well to make it this far. Pretty sure he got told he had 3 months to live in 2004. Great effort.

06/10/2011

twitter.com/Ben_Salter | Dennis, your mule is shit. I am no longer turned on by mules.

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maxiboy

Its late posting this, but I was out tonight.

After I got off work I left a bunch of flowers outside the main Apple Shop in George St Sydney.

I'm not an Apple fanboy at all, I only own one Apple product, an Ipod Classic, and I felt quite out of place taking photos with my Android phone.
Steve was someone I respected with great admiration, the world wouldn't be the same without him, and we can only hope he left enough of an imprint on it so it can continue to progress without him.
My thoughts are with his family, especially his children, some of whom are far younger than I. Losing a father could never be easy.

Steve, We will miss you dearly.

06/10/2011

Sydney, NSW

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xXNitroXx

maxiboy said: Its late posting this, but I was out tonight.
After I got off work I left some flowers outside the main Apple Shop in George St Sydney.

I'm not an Apple fanboy at all, I only own one Apple product, and Ipod Classic, and I felt quite out of place taking photos with my Android phone.
Steve was someone I respected with great admiration, the world wouldn't be the same without him, and we can only hope he left enough of an imprint on it so it can continue to progress without him.
My thoughts are with his family, especially his children, some of whom are far younger than I. Losing a father could never be easy.
Steve, We will miss you dearly.

dude this is amazing what you've done!

06/10/2011

melbourne victoria

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maxiboy

Don't give me all the credit, I didn't leave all of them, just one bunch, other people left the rest.

06/10/2011

Sydney, NSW

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NFSGamer

maxiboy said: Its late posting this, but I was out tonight.
After I got off work I left some flowers outside the main Apple Shop in George St Sydney.

I'm not an Apple fanboy at all, I only own one Apple product, and Ipod Classic, and I felt quite out of place taking photos with my Android phone.
Steve was someone I respected with great admiration, the world wouldn't be the same without him, and we can only hope he left enough of an imprint on it so it can continue to progress without him.
My thoughts are with his family, especially his children, some of whom are far younger than I. Losing a father could never be easy.
Steve, We will miss you dearly.

It actually makes me emotional seeing that.

06/10/2011

Adelaide,South Australia

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Kurogane

I feel the title of this news article could have been more catchy.

Like perhaps:

Steve Jobs; Dead at 56

Or maybe:

Apple Founder Steve Jobs; Dead at 56

Or even:

Apple Founder, Creator of Those Terrible Macs, and Enemy of Microsoft Steve Jobs; Dead at 56

06/10/2011

SSBB (NTSC) FC: 1850-3764-4050; QLD

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Wan Fu!!

It is interesting how such an event brings out the best and worst in us in the way we either show compassion or contempt.

07/10/2011

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Skrable

Heller said:
Ren-dog said: When i read this i laughed. Then hit the awesome button as hard as i could. Then Liked it on facebook as happily as i could

Not cool man, even if you hate him show some respect.

he was a credit stealing old coot.

08/10/2011

Always remember you're unique, just like everyone else.

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GreenThumb

Skrable said:

Heller said:

Ren-dog said: When i read this i laughed. Then hit the awesome button as hard as i could. Then Liked it on facebook as happily as i could

Not cool man, even if you hate him show some respect.

he was a credit stealing old coot.

Cool story, Bro.

08/10/2011

ThePsychWard. "One Bullet Can Change History"