14 DAY TRIAL // Today, February 24, 2011, Steve Jobs is 56 years old. The visionary still hasn’t returned to Apple since he announced an indefinite medical leave in January, yet fans around the world are keeping their fingers crossed for their favorite CEO, including us.
Steven P. Jobs is the co-founder and current chief executive officer of Apple Inc., formerly Apple computer.
He started Apple with his good friend Steve Wozniak in his parents’ garage, where the two built the first Apple computers.
Woz, as fans like to call him, did most of the building. Jobs was into the selling part. And he did it well, once Apple took off.
Until he got sacked during an internal power struggle.
Years later (in 1997, to be precise) Jobs came back to Apple to provide his visionary guidance and get the falling company back on track.
This time, it was even better. Soon after he was reinstated as CEO, Jobs started introducing one revolutionary product after another.
The first, and most important kick-starter was the iPod. Then came other iPods, more attractive Macintosh computers… and then came the iPhone in 2007.
The iPhone blew competition out of the water, and still does to this day, with ever more advanced iterations, and killer designs.
Jobs was also proud to release an Apple tablet a few years after the introduction of the original iPhone.
The iPad is now due for a refresh. Sadly, few trust that Steve will be the one to introduce the second generation of tablets at next week’s planned event.
As he continues to focus on his health, following a battle with cancer and a liver transplant, tabloids and online publications alike have done everything in their power to project a sad image of the CEO’s alleged final days.
As we debate whether or not the recently published pictures and videos speak the truth, Apple shareholders and the company’s board of directors have rejected a proposal requiring the company to disclose a CEO succession plan. Jobs was not present at yesterday’s meeting.
In light of these events, Softpedia wishes Steve Jobs the best of luck in his ongoing battle with whatever is eating away at his health, as well as a quick return to Apple where he can continue to amaze and inspire, as he has done for decades.
Here’s a little something to put a smile on the faces of our readers who are concerned with Mr. Jobs’ condition - a Seinfeld moment (for avid fans of the series).
We also dedicate it to Steve, of course.