Apple's Steve Jobs taking medical leave until end of June
By Wallace Witkowski
Last update: 4:46 p.m. EST Jan. 14, 2009
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AAPL 85.33, -2.38, -2.7%) Chief Executive Steve Jobs said late Wednesday that he will take a medical leave of absence until the end of June. Chief Operating Officer Tim Cook will be responsible for day to day operations, Jobs said in a media advisory. "Unfortunately, the curiosity over my personal health continues to be a distraction not only for me and my family, but everyone else at Apple as well," Jobs said in a statement. "In addition, during the past week I have learned that my health-related issues are more complex than I originally thought." Shares of Apple were halted at $85.33 in after-hours activity. End of Story
He was one of the greatest inventors of our time. The personal computer, ipod, iphone. Iphone can become the personal computer in one's pocket, incredibile. Fully connected small personal computer, with access to everything. Jobs will be missed.
He's the heart and soul of Apple. He brought the co back to prominence with ipod, iphone. His mac & apple drones love him.
Jerry Garcia to the Grateful Dead.
Jobs to Apple.