Tonight's post is in memory of Apple co-founder and former CEO, Steve Jobs. As you've no doubt heard by now, he passed away today after a long battle with cancer. So passionate was he about the company he built, he held an active role in the company until less than two months ago. As the company's official statement says, "his spirit will forever be the foundation of Apple."
You may have heard today's featured song by U2, as it played over the final scene and end credits of Gangs of New York. I don't really have much to say about the song itself right now.
So why did I pick this song tonight?
Because of Steve Jobs' role in creating and nurturing one of America's most important industries. As well as the company has done, the mind boggles wondering what Apple might be today if Jobs had been able to pour all his energy into it instead of spending so many years fighting cancer.
Apple and the tech industry are creative, powerful, and inspiring. Jobs' vision of taking computers away from just guys like me and into the mainstream changed everything. America and the world are richer for it, and the industry that came from his
and others' efforts and ingenuity represents our best and possibly
last chance to maintain economic superiority.
Thanks for everything, Steve.
CD and MP3
It's because of him you can buy an MP3, by the way.
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