Second, a personal letter from Jobs himself:
Letter from Steve Jobs
To the Apple Board of Directors and the Apple Community:
I have always said if there ever came a day when I could no longer meet my duties and expectations as Apple’s CEO, I would be the first to let you know. Unfortunately, that day has come.
I hereby resign as CEO of Apple. I would like to serve, if the Board sees fit, as Chairman of the Board, director and Apple employee.
As far as my successor goes, I strongly recommend that we execute our succession plan and name Tim Cook as CEO of Apple.
I believe Apple’s brightest and most innovative days are ahead of it. And I look forward to watching and contributing to its success in a new role.
I have made some of the best friends of my life at Apple, and I thank you all for the many years of being able to work alongside you.
Steve
Here is hoping that Jobs can beat the disease that ails him. This news is not a good indicator, but I know I am pulling for him. At least he’ll still be around as Chairman.
Corporate Press Release Letter From Steve Jobs
Yeah, I sent Andy an e-mail about this to. There sure has been alot of upheavels in the tech industry of late.
What I think is funny they give Steve credit for saving Apple, which he did but he was the one who almost destroyed Apple as well.
I still wish him the best of luck.