Oct. 6 (Bloomberg) -- Executives and politicians comment on the death of Steve Jobs, the co-founder and former chief executive officer of Apple Inc.:
Bill Gates, chairman and founder of Microsoft Corp.
“I’m truly saddened to learn of Steve Jobs’s death. Melinda and I extend our sincere condolences to his family and friends, and to everyone Steve has touched through his work.
“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. I will miss Steve immensely.”
U.S. President Barack Obama.
“Steve was among the greatest of American innovators -- brave enough to think differently, bold enough to believe he could change the world, and talented enough to do it.
“By building one of the planet’s most successful companies from his garage, he exemplified the spirit of American ingenuity. By making computers personal and putting the Internet in our pockets, he made the information revolution not only accessible, but intuitive and fun. And by turning his talents to storytelling, he has brought joy to millions of children and grownups alike. Steve was fond of saying that he lived every day like it was his last. Because he did, he transformed our lives, redefined entire industries, and achieved one of the rarest feats in human history: he changed the way each of us sees the world.
“The world has lost a visionary. And there may be no greater tribute to Steve’s success than the fact that much of the world learned of his passing on a device he invented. Michelle and I send our thoughts and prayers to Steve’s wife Laurene, his family, and all those who loved him.”
John Chambers, chief executive officer of Cisco Systems Inc.
“The world lost a true visionary and great man today. Steve Jobs did more than simply shape our concepts of technology and invention, he helped define our understanding of how great innovation and design can bring people closer together.
“I, and everyone at Cisco, are deeply saddened by Steve’s loss. Our deepest sympathies go out to his colleagues and family. We’ll miss you, Steve, but your legacy will continue forever.”
Mark Zuckerberg, founder and chief executive officer of Facebook Inc.
“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.”
Meg Whitman, chief executive officer of Hewlett-Packard Co.
“Steve Jobs was an iconic entrepreneur and businessman whose impact on technology was felt beyond Silicon Valley. He will be remembered for the innovation he brought to market and the inspiration he brought to the world.”
Robert Iger, chief executive officer of Walt Disney Co.
“Steve Jobs was a great friend as well as a trusted adviser. 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.
“With his passing the world has lost a rare original, Disney has lost a member of our family, and I have lost a great friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife Laurene and his children during this difficult time.”
Larry Page, chief executive officer of Google Inc.
“I am very, very sad to hear the news about Steve. 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. He was very kind to reach out to me as I became CEO of Google and spend time offering his advice and knowledge even though he was not at all well.
“My thoughts and Google’s are with his family and the whole Apple family.”
Sergey Brin, co-founder of Google Inc.
“From the earliest days of Google, whenever Larry and I sought inspiration for vision and leadership, we needed to look no farther than Cupertino.
“Steve, your passion for excellence is felt by anyone who has ever touched an Apple product (including the Macbook I am writing this on right now). And I have witnessed it in person the few times we have met.
“On behalf of all of us at Google and more broadly in technology, you will be missed very much. My condolences to family, friends, and colleagues at Apple.”
Marc Benioff, chief executive officer of Salesforce.com Inc.
“Steve Jobs was the greatest leader our industry has ever known. We are all blessed by his life. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
“I am really sad. It’s such a terrible loss for the whole world. I will never forget him. He did so much for me.”
Guy Kawasaki, who served as an “evangelist” for Apple’s Macintosh computer when it was introduced in 1984 and is a founder of Garage Technology Ventures in Palo Alto, California.
“No CEO ever has done more for his customers, shareholders and employees than Steve Jobs.”
Michael Dell, chief executive officer 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. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and to the Apple team.”
Scott McGregor, chief executive officer of Broadcom Corp.
“Steve’s passion for innovation and creativity will carry on for decades to come.
“His legacy is enormous, touching millions of people around the world. Our entire industry and economy is better for his presence and incredible contributions.
“On behalf of Broadcom, we send our deepest condolences to Steve’s family and to Apple employees.”
Jay Elliot, author of “The Steve Jobs Way” who worked at Apple with Jobs for 6 years.
“It’s very sad. I can’t believe it. I’ve been preparing for it as we’ve all known it’s coming. But he was a unique person who we’ll never see or meet again.
“He changed my life. He lived in a direct way, the way he wanted. Some people criticize him but I worked for him for many years and he was a very moral individual.”
Choi Gee Sung, chief executive officer of Samsung Electronics Co.
“Samsung Electronics is saddened to hear of Chairman Steve Jobs’s passing and would like to extend our deepest condolences.
“Chairman Steve Jobs introduced numerous revolutionary changes to the information technology industry and was a great entrepreneur.
“His innovative spirit and remarkable accomplishments will forever be remembered by people around the world.
“We would like to again express our sincerest condolences to Mr. Jobs family and his colleagues.”
Maria Shriver, former first lady of California.
“I’m going to turn off my Apple computer, iPhone and iPad tonight at 8 p.m. and honor Steve with a moment of digital silence. Will you join me?”
Jim Allchin, former chief architect of Microsoft Corp.’s Windows operating system.
“In my view Steve’s contributions to society grew over time and, although he was always innovative, his best work came during the last 10 years. Steve’s ability to understand user- centric computing was the best I have ever seen. He was a truly remarkable man.”
California Governor Jerry Brown.
“Steve Jobs was a great California innovator who demonstrated what a totally independent and creative mind can accomplish.
“Few people have made such a powerful and elegant imprint on our lives. Anne and I wish to express our deepest sympathy to Steve’s wife, Laurene, and their entire family.”
Jeff Bewkes, Time Warner Inc. chief executive officer.
“The entire Time Warner family mourns the loss of Steve Jobs. 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.”
Rupert Murdoch, chairman and founder of News Corp.
“Today, we lost one of the most influential thinkers, creators and entrepreneurs of all time.
“Steve Jobs was simply the greatest CEO of his generation. While I am deeply saddened by his passing, I’m reminded of the stunning impact he had in revolutionizing the way people consume media and entertainment.
“My heart goes out to his family and to everyone who had the opportunity to work beside him in bringing his many visions to life.”
Mike Bloomberg, mayor of New York City and founder of Bloomberg LP, owner of Bloomberg News.
“Tonight, America lost a genius who will be remembered with Edison and Einstein, and whose ideas will shape the world for generations to come.
“Again and again over the last four decades, Steve Jobs saw the future and brought it to life long before most people could even see the horizon. And Steve’s passionate belief in the power of technology to transform the way we live brought us more than smartphones and iPads: It brought knowledge and power that is reshaping the face of civilization.
“In New York City’s government, everyone from street construction inspectors to NYPD detectives have harnessed Apple’s products to do their jobs more efficiently and intuitively.
“Tonight our city -- a city that has always had such respect and admiration for creative genius -- joins with people around the planet in remembering a great man and keeping Laurene and the rest of the Jobs family in our thoughts and prayers.”
Yang Yuanqing, chief executive officer of Lenovo Group Ltd.
“Today the world lost one of its greatest innovators and visionaries with the passing of Steve Jobs. His achievements are unmatched in our time.
“Steve led this industry like a beacon for the past decade. As a competitor, he helped ensure all of us pushed even harder, and I am confident his legacy will continue to energize the industry for many years to come.
“We admired his spirit, his creativity and his passion. He not only changed the technology industry, he changed the world and made it better.
“While we will all feel this enormous loss, I am confident that this industry will take to heart the lessons Steve taught us about innovation.”
Howard Stringer, chairman of Sony Corp.
“The digital age has lost its leading light, but Steve’s innovations and creativity will inspire dreamers and thinkers for generations.”
Morris Chang, chairman of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.
“We have lost a true visionary. Steve Jobs changed the face of computing and defined the shape of mobile computing devices. He had created an unparalleled example of what innovation can do. It saddens me to think of how much more he had to offer the world. He will be missed deeply.”
George Lucas, chairman of Lucasfilm Ltd.
“The magic of Steve was that while others simply accepted the status quo, he saw the true potential in everything he touched and never compromised on that vision.
“He leaves behind an incredible family and a legacy that will continue to speak to people for years to come.”
John Lasseter, chief creative officer and president of Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios.
“Steve Jobs was an extraordinary visionary, our very dear friend and the guiding light of the Pixar family.
“He saw the potential of what Pixar could be before the rest of us, and beyond what anyone ever imagined. Steve took a chance on us and believed in our crazy dream of making computer animated films; the one thing he always said was to simply ‘make it great.’
“He is why Pixar turned out the way we did and his strength, integrity and love of life has made us all better people. He will forever be a part of Pixar’s DNA. Our hearts go out to his wife Laurene and their children during this incredibly difficult time.”
Mike Lazaridis and Jim Balsillie, co-chief executive officers of Research In Motion Ltd.
“Steve Jobs was a great visionary and a respected competitor. We extend our deepest condolences to his family and to all of the employees of Apple.”
Paul Otellini, president and chief executive officer of Intel Corp.
“True genius is measured by the ability to touch every person on the planet. Steve did that, not just once, but many, many times over his amazing life. We at Intel were privileged to have known him and worked with him as he brought his creations to life. Our hearts go out to his family and to his many friends and co-creators throughout the world.”
Stephen Elop, chief executive officer of Nokia Oyj.
“The world lost a true visionary today. Steve’s passion for simplicity and elegance leaves us all a legacy that will endure for generations. Today, my thoughts, and those of everyone at Nokia, are with the friends and family that he leaves behind.”
John Sculley, a former Apple Inc. chief executive officer.
“Steve Jobs was intensely passionate at making an important difference in the lives of his fellow humans while he was on this planet. He never was into money or measured his life through owning stuff.
The world knows Steve Jobs as the brilliant genius who transformed technology into magic. A part of Steve still lives within all of us through his beautifully designed products and his no-compromises media experiences.
Steve Jobs captured our imagination with his creativity. His legacy is far more than being the greatest CEO ever. A world leader is dead, but the lessons his leadership taught us live on.”
Paul Jacobs, chief executive officer of Qualcomm Inc.
“We have all lost someone special today.
I had a number of opportunities to meet and talk with Steve Jobs over the years. He was always a bold visionary and a risk taker, and a tough businessman as well.
The products and technologies he and his team at Apple worked on will continue to influence the wireless industry and people’s everyday lives for many years to come. I offer my condolences to his family, friends and the employees of Apple.”
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Bill Gates, chairman and founder of Microsoft Corp.
“I’m truly saddened to learn of Steve Jobs’s death. Melinda and I extend our sincere condolences to his family and friends, and to everyone Steve has touched through his work.
“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. I will miss Steve immensely.”
U.S. President Barack Obama.
“Steve was among the greatest of American innovators -- brave enough to think differently, bold enough to believe he could change the world, and talented enough to do it.
“By building one of the planet’s most successful companies from his garage, he exemplified the spirit of American ingenuity. By making computers personal and putting the Internet in our pockets, he made the information revolution not only accessible, but intuitive and fun. And by turning his talents to storytelling, he has brought joy to millions of children and grownups alike. Steve was fond of saying that he lived every day like it was his last. Because he did, he transformed our lives, redefined entire industries, and achieved one of the rarest feats in human history: he changed the way each of us sees the world.
“The world has lost a visionary. And there may be no greater tribute to Steve’s success than the fact that much of the world learned of his passing on a device he invented. Michelle and I send our thoughts and prayers to Steve’s wife Laurene, his family, and all those who loved him.”
John Chambers, chief executive officer of Cisco Systems Inc.
“The world lost a true visionary and great man today. Steve Jobs did more than simply shape our concepts of technology and invention, he helped define our understanding of how great innovation and design can bring people closer together.
“I, and everyone at Cisco, are deeply saddened by Steve’s loss. Our deepest sympathies go out to his colleagues and family. We’ll miss you, Steve, but your legacy will continue forever.”
Mark Zuckerberg, founder and chief executive officer of Facebook Inc.
“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.”
Meg Whitman, chief executive officer of Hewlett-Packard Co.
“Steve Jobs was an iconic entrepreneur and businessman whose impact on technology was felt beyond Silicon Valley. He will be remembered for the innovation he brought to market and the inspiration he brought to the world.”
Robert Iger, chief executive officer of Walt Disney Co.
“Steve Jobs was a great friend as well as a trusted adviser. 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.
“With his passing the world has lost a rare original, Disney has lost a member of our family, and I have lost a great friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife Laurene and his children during this difficult time.”
Larry Page, chief executive officer of Google Inc.
“I am very, very sad to hear the news about Steve. 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. He was very kind to reach out to me as I became CEO of Google and spend time offering his advice and knowledge even though he was not at all well.
“My thoughts and Google’s are with his family and the whole Apple family.”
Sergey Brin, co-founder of Google Inc.
“From the earliest days of Google, whenever Larry and I sought inspiration for vision and leadership, we needed to look no farther than Cupertino.
“Steve, your passion for excellence is felt by anyone who has ever touched an Apple product (including the Macbook I am writing this on right now). And I have witnessed it in person the few times we have met.
“On behalf of all of us at Google and more broadly in technology, you will be missed very much. My condolences to family, friends, and colleagues at Apple.”
Marc Benioff, chief executive officer of Salesforce.com Inc.
“Steve Jobs was the greatest leader our industry has ever known. We are all blessed by his life. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
“I am really sad. It’s such a terrible loss for the whole world. I will never forget him. He did so much for me.”
Guy Kawasaki, who served as an “evangelist” for Apple’s Macintosh computer when it was introduced in 1984 and is a founder of Garage Technology Ventures in Palo Alto, California.
“No CEO ever has done more for his customers, shareholders and employees than Steve Jobs.”
Michael Dell, chief executive officer 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. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and to the Apple team.”
Scott McGregor, chief executive officer of Broadcom Corp.
“Steve’s passion for innovation and creativity will carry on for decades to come.
“His legacy is enormous, touching millions of people around the world. Our entire industry and economy is better for his presence and incredible contributions.
“On behalf of Broadcom, we send our deepest condolences to Steve’s family and to Apple employees.”
Jay Elliot, author of “The Steve Jobs Way” who worked at Apple with Jobs for 6 years.
“It’s very sad. I can’t believe it. I’ve been preparing for it as we’ve all known it’s coming. But he was a unique person who we’ll never see or meet again.
“He changed my life. He lived in a direct way, the way he wanted. Some people criticize him but I worked for him for many years and he was a very moral individual.”
Choi Gee Sung, chief executive officer of Samsung Electronics Co.
“Samsung Electronics is saddened to hear of Chairman Steve Jobs’s passing and would like to extend our deepest condolences.
“Chairman Steve Jobs introduced numerous revolutionary changes to the information technology industry and was a great entrepreneur.
“His innovative spirit and remarkable accomplishments will forever be remembered by people around the world.
“We would like to again express our sincerest condolences to Mr. Jobs family and his colleagues.”
Maria Shriver, former first lady of California.
“I’m going to turn off my Apple computer, iPhone and iPad tonight at 8 p.m. and honor Steve with a moment of digital silence. Will you join me?”
Jim Allchin, former chief architect of Microsoft Corp.’s Windows operating system.
“In my view Steve’s contributions to society grew over time and, although he was always innovative, his best work came during the last 10 years. Steve’s ability to understand user- centric computing was the best I have ever seen. He was a truly remarkable man.”
California Governor Jerry Brown.
“Steve Jobs was a great California innovator who demonstrated what a totally independent and creative mind can accomplish.
“Few people have made such a powerful and elegant imprint on our lives. Anne and I wish to express our deepest sympathy to Steve’s wife, Laurene, and their entire family.”
Jeff Bewkes, Time Warner Inc. chief executive officer.
“The entire Time Warner family mourns the loss of Steve Jobs. 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.”
Rupert Murdoch, chairman and founder of News Corp.
“Today, we lost one of the most influential thinkers, creators and entrepreneurs of all time.
“Steve Jobs was simply the greatest CEO of his generation. While I am deeply saddened by his passing, I’m reminded of the stunning impact he had in revolutionizing the way people consume media and entertainment.
“My heart goes out to his family and to everyone who had the opportunity to work beside him in bringing his many visions to life.”
Mike Bloomberg, mayor of New York City and founder of Bloomberg LP, owner of Bloomberg News.
“Tonight, America lost a genius who will be remembered with Edison and Einstein, and whose ideas will shape the world for generations to come.
“Again and again over the last four decades, Steve Jobs saw the future and brought it to life long before most people could even see the horizon. And Steve’s passionate belief in the power of technology to transform the way we live brought us more than smartphones and iPads: It brought knowledge and power that is reshaping the face of civilization.
“In New York City’s government, everyone from street construction inspectors to NYPD detectives have harnessed Apple’s products to do their jobs more efficiently and intuitively.
“Tonight our city -- a city that has always had such respect and admiration for creative genius -- joins with people around the planet in remembering a great man and keeping Laurene and the rest of the Jobs family in our thoughts and prayers.”
Yang Yuanqing, chief executive officer of Lenovo Group Ltd.
“Today the world lost one of its greatest innovators and visionaries with the passing of Steve Jobs. His achievements are unmatched in our time.
“Steve led this industry like a beacon for the past decade. As a competitor, he helped ensure all of us pushed even harder, and I am confident his legacy will continue to energize the industry for many years to come.
“We admired his spirit, his creativity and his passion. He not only changed the technology industry, he changed the world and made it better.
“While we will all feel this enormous loss, I am confident that this industry will take to heart the lessons Steve taught us about innovation.”
Howard Stringer, chairman of Sony Corp.
“The digital age has lost its leading light, but Steve’s innovations and creativity will inspire dreamers and thinkers for generations.”
Morris Chang, chairman of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.
“We have lost a true visionary. Steve Jobs changed the face of computing and defined the shape of mobile computing devices. He had created an unparalleled example of what innovation can do. It saddens me to think of how much more he had to offer the world. He will be missed deeply.”
George Lucas, chairman of Lucasfilm Ltd.
“The magic of Steve was that while others simply accepted the status quo, he saw the true potential in everything he touched and never compromised on that vision.
“He leaves behind an incredible family and a legacy that will continue to speak to people for years to come.”
John Lasseter, chief creative officer and president of Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios.
“Steve Jobs was an extraordinary visionary, our very dear friend and the guiding light of the Pixar family.
“He saw the potential of what Pixar could be before the rest of us, and beyond what anyone ever imagined. Steve took a chance on us and believed in our crazy dream of making computer animated films; the one thing he always said was to simply ‘make it great.’
“He is why Pixar turned out the way we did and his strength, integrity and love of life has made us all better people. He will forever be a part of Pixar’s DNA. Our hearts go out to his wife Laurene and their children during this incredibly difficult time.”
Mike Lazaridis and Jim Balsillie, co-chief executive officers of Research In Motion Ltd.
“Steve Jobs was a great visionary and a respected competitor. We extend our deepest condolences to his family and to all of the employees of Apple.”
Paul Otellini, president and chief executive officer of Intel Corp.
“True genius is measured by the ability to touch every person on the planet. Steve did that, not just once, but many, many times over his amazing life. We at Intel were privileged to have known him and worked with him as he brought his creations to life. Our hearts go out to his family and to his many friends and co-creators throughout the world.”
Stephen Elop, chief executive officer of Nokia Oyj.
“The world lost a true visionary today. Steve’s passion for simplicity and elegance leaves us all a legacy that will endure for generations. Today, my thoughts, and those of everyone at Nokia, are with the friends and family that he leaves behind.”
John Sculley, a former Apple Inc. chief executive officer.
“Steve Jobs was intensely passionate at making an important difference in the lives of his fellow humans while he was on this planet. He never was into money or measured his life through owning stuff.
The world knows Steve Jobs as the brilliant genius who transformed technology into magic. A part of Steve still lives within all of us through his beautifully designed products and his no-compromises media experiences.
Steve Jobs captured our imagination with his creativity. His legacy is far more than being the greatest CEO ever. A world leader is dead, but the lessons his leadership taught us live on.”
Paul Jacobs, chief executive officer of Qualcomm Inc.
“We have all lost someone special today.
I had a number of opportunities to meet and talk with Steve Jobs over the years. He was always a bold visionary and a risk taker, and a tough businessman as well.
The products and technologies he and his team at Apple worked on will continue to influence the wireless industry and people’s everyday lives for many years to come. I offer my condolences to his family, friends and the employees of Apple.”
http://www.businessweek.com/news/2011-10-06/technology-executives-comment-on-apple-s-jobs-death-voices.html
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