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5th October 11, 07:28 PM
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Re: Steven Paul Jobs February 24, 1955 – October 5, 2011
 Originally Posted by Hocfutue
I have had the honor of working at Apple twice in my career. Saw the man on campus several times, and shared a brief (and quiet) elevator ride with him.
He took a company that fired him, a company bereft of a vision or plan, and in just 15 years revolutionized personal technology, how we listen to music, how we share our lives with each other.
And in the process brought Apple from bankruptcy to having more cash than THE FEDERAL RESERVE.
Well done, Mr. Jobs, and godspeed to you and your family.
Hmm... now I gotta find a tartan with six colors...
Too true.
BTW: I still kick myself that I didn't buy Apple at $3.33/share when I had the chance in the late 90's right when they brought Jobs back.
$(*@)#*%)_$(Y(T*&$@)_#)$((*Y$YT(*#$*)%_# I could retire today! (insert a "kicking myself" icon here)
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