Steven P. Jobs, the visionary co-founder of Apple, died Wednesday in Palo Alto, Calif., at age 56. The New York Times is asking readers to share a picture that illustrates the impact of his life and legacy. How did Mr. Jobs’s life affect you?
The death of Apple Inc co-founder Steve Jobs prompted an outpouring of comments
and tributes from political, technology, entertainment and business leaders. A
selection:
BILL GATES, MICROSOFT CO-FOUNDER AND CHAIRMAN
"Steve and I first met nearly 30 years ago, and have been colleagues,
competitors and friends over the course of more than half our lives. The world
rarely sees someone who has had the profound impact Steve has had, the effects
of which will be felt for many generations to come. For those of us lucky enough
to get to work with him, it's been an insanely great honor."
MARK ZUCKERBERG, FACEBOOK FOUNDER AND CEO, ON FACEBOOK
"Steve, thank you for being a mentor and a friend. Thanks for showing that
what you build can change the world. I will miss you.
BOB IGER, CEO OF WALT DISNEY CO
"Steve Jobs was a great friend as well as a trusted advisor. His legacy will
extend far beyond the products he created or the businesses he built. It will be
the millions of people he inspired, the lives he changed, and the culture he
defined. Steve was such an 'original,' with a thoroughly creative, imaginative
mind that defined an era. Despite all he accomplished, it feels like he was just
getting started."
MITT ROMNEY, REPUBLICAN PRESIDENTIAL HOPEFUL, ON TWITTER
"Steve Jobs is an inspiration to American entrepreneurs. He will be
missed."
ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER, FORMER CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR, ON
TWITTER
"Steve lived the California Dream every day of his life and he changed the
world and inspired all of us."
INVESTOR MARC ANDREESSEN
"Steve was the best of the best. Like Mozart and Picasso, he may never be
equaled."
PAUL ALLEN, CO-FOUNDER OF MICROSOFT
"We've lost a unique tech pioneer and auteur who knew how to make amazingly
great products. Steve fought a long battle against tough odds in a very brave
way. He kept doing amazing things in the face of all that adversity. As someone
who has had his own medical challenges, I couldn't help but be encouraged by how
he persevered."
MICHAEL DELL, CEO OF DELL INC
"Today the world lost a visionary leader, the technology industry lost an
iconic legend and I lost a friend and fellow founder. The legacy of Steve Jobs
will be remembered for generations to come."
LARRY PAGE, CEO OF GOOGLE, ON GOOGLE+
"He was a great man with incredible achievements and amazing brilliance. He
always seemed to be able to say in very few words what you actually should have
been thinking before you thought it. His focus on the user experience above all
else has always been an inspiration to me."
STEVE CASE, FOUNDER OF AOL, ON TWITTER
"I feel honored to have known Steve Jobs. He was the most innovative
entrepreneur of our generation. His legacy will live on for the ages."
JEFF BEWKES, CEO OF TIME WARNER
"The world is a better place because of Steve, and the stories our company
tells have been made richer by the products he created. He was a dynamic and
fearless competitor, collaborator, and friend. In a society that has seen
incredible technological innovation during our lifetimes, Steve may be the one
true icon whose legacy will be remembered for a thousand years."
DICK COSTOLO, CEO OF TWITTER, ON TWITTER
"Once in a rare while, somebody comes along who doesn't just raise the bar,
they create an entirely new standard of measurement. #RIPSteveJobs"
ARTHUR SULZBERGER, CHAIRMAN OF THE NEW YORK TIMES CO
"Steve Jobs was a visionary and a wonderful friend of The New York Times. He
pushed the boundaries of how all providers of news and information interact with
our users. I am among the many who deeply regret his passing."
JOHN RICCITIELLO, CEO OF ELECTRONIC ARTS
"Steve was one of a kind. For many of us working in technology and
entertainment, Steve was a new kind of hero that lead with big, bold moves and
would not settle for less than perfection. He is the best role model for a
leader that aspires to be great."
SPIKE LEE, PRODUCER/DIRECTOR/ACTOR, ON TWITTER
"VISIONARIES are always called CRAZY in the beginning. A VISIONARY sees
things that everybody else says is IMPOSSIBLE, sees a World that People can't
invision (sic)-MAC, IPOD, IPAD, IPHONE, ITUNES and PIXAR. I have nothing but
Love for Mr. Jobs and Apple, they have always given me and my films L-O-V-E.
Peace and Blessings to his family."
