Apple founder to take 'medical leave'

Glenn · 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

Rik · Jan 17, 2011, 15:29:46

Isn't this the second time?

Glenn · Jan 17, 2011, 15:30:16

May even be more, Rik.

MikeSh · 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

Rik · Jan 17, 2011, 15:34:48

I'm with you there, Mike.

Ray · Jan 17, 2011, 15:39:37

Yup, so am I.

Steve · 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.

pctech · 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.

Den · Jan 23, 2011, 18:13:52

It seems he has a virus but nobody would believe him "Surely not at Apple" said they

Steve · Jan 23, 2011, 18:20:35

Simon · Jan 23, 2011, 18:21:06

pctech · Jan 23, 2011, 21:13:58

Gary · 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

Pancreatic Cancer is not really funny...not even Frankie Boyle could make me laugh at that, a friend died of it several years back

pctech · 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.

Gary · 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?