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Technical News & Discussion => Apple News & Discussion => Topic started by: Glenn on Jan 17, 2011, 15:04:11

Title: Apple founder to take 'medical leave'
Post by: Glenn on Jan 17, 2011, 15:04:11
QuoteApple boss Steve Jobs has announced that he is to take "medical leave" from the company.

In an e-mail to employees he said he was taking the break to focus on his health.

He said he would continue as chief executive of Apple and be involved in any major decisions. Day-to-day running of the company will pass to Tim Cook

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-12205173
Title: Re: Apple founder to take 'medical leave'
Post by: Rik on Jan 17, 2011, 15:29:46
Isn't this the second time?
Title: Re: Apple founder to take 'medical leave'
Post by: Glenn on Jan 17, 2011, 15:30:16
May even be more, Rik.
Title: Re: Apple founder to take 'medical leave'
Post by: MikeSh on Jan 17, 2011, 15:32:34
Quote from: Rik on Jan 17, 2011, 15:29:46
Isn't this the second time?

Yes it is. In my experience it seems to me that getting older can be very unhealthy :eek4:
Title: Re: Apple founder to take 'medical leave'
Post by: Rik on Jan 17, 2011, 15:34:48
I'm with you there, Mike. :)
Title: Re: Apple founder to take 'medical leave'
Post by: Ray on Jan 17, 2011, 15:39:37
Yup, so am I. :)
Title: Re: Apple founder to take 'medical leave'
Post by: Steve on Jan 19, 2011, 08:42:46
The Apple Corp had a good last quarter

http://www.macrumors.com/2011/01/18/apple-reports-record-1q-2011-6-billion-profit-on-26-74-billion-in-revenue/

The iPad also captured 87% of media tablet sales,despite all the commotion over that iPhone 4 sales are very strong. Personally I hope they can still thrive without their founder at the helm.
Title: Re: Apple founder to take 'medical leave'
Post by: pctech on Jan 23, 2011, 17:21:24
Apparently the news had a negative effect on Apple shares.

I may not agree with his phlosophy but I do hope the guy makes a speedy recovery though the amount of leave he's had to take seems to point to a serious medical issue that has not yet been dealt with effectively.

Title: Re: Apple founder to take 'medical leave'
Post by: Den on Jan 23, 2011, 18:13:52
It seems he has a virus but nobody would believe him "Surely not at Apple" said they  >:D
Title: Re: Apple founder to take 'medical leave'
Post by: Steve on Jan 23, 2011, 18:20:35
 ;D
Title: Re: Apple founder to take 'medical leave'
Post by: Simon on Jan 23, 2011, 18:21:06
 ;D
Title: Re: Apple founder to take 'medical leave'
Post by: pctech on Jan 23, 2011, 21:13:58
 ;D

Title: Re: Apple founder to take 'medical leave'
Post by: Gary on Jan 24, 2011, 16:17:33
Quote from: Den on Jan 23, 2011, 18:13:52
It seems he has a virus but nobody would believe him "Surely not at Apple" said they  >:D
Pancreatic Cancer is not really funny...not even Frankie Boyle could make me laugh at that, a friend died of it several years back  :'(
Title: Re: Apple founder to take 'medical leave'
Post by: pctech on Jan 24, 2011, 17:46:37
I'm sorry to hear that Gary.

I don't think Den was poking fun at any medical condition, more the God like status afforded to Jobs and Apple by some of the die hards.

Title: Re: Apple founder to take 'medical leave'
Post by: Gary on Jan 24, 2011, 19:54:56
Quote from: pctech on Jan 24, 2011, 17:46:37
I'm sorry to hear that Gary.

I don't think Den was poking fun at any medical condition, more the God like status afforded to Jobs and Apple by some of the die hards.


I know, it just reminded me of Martins death that's all. As far as Jobs, like him or not he has turned Apples fortune around, but at what price to his health?