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News from Apple today that Steve Jobs has lost his battle with cancer. The following is from Apple.com.
Apple is also requesting that if you would like to share your thoughts, memories, and condolences, please email rememberingsteve@apple.com.
Personally I’d like to thank Steve for all he did and all he inspired. It should be obvious, but without what he created this site that I love and labor over wouldn’t be here. He will leave a void that may never be filled.
Stay hungry, stay foolish. – Steve Jobs
About: Steve Jobs 1955-2011 is a post from 148Apps
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Source: http://www.148apps.com/news/steve-jobs-19552011/
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