Steve Jobs, founder and head of the “rebirth” of Apple, resigns as CEO.

Really, this is no surprise. Steve’s health has been deteriorating for some time, so it’s really never been a question of “if” but of “when”, and now we know. That he’s stepping down from day-to-day operations does make me believe his health is getting worse, so on a purely human (non-business, non-Apple) level, I do feel for the guy and hope things are OK for him.

On an Apple level… it’s really business as usual. One must consider that Apple is full of very creative people, and that folks like Tim Cook, Phil Schiller, Scott Forstall, Jonathan Ive, are really part of the whole picture. Heck, it’s been Tim Cook that’s been running Apple in many ways for some time now, and yes he makes logical sense to take over as CEO. Apple != Steve Jobs, Apple > Steve Jobs. Folks need to remember that.

Granted tho, Apple won’t be the same without Steve. From the original foundings and his drive for perfection, to his return and how it truly changed the world… sure, Apple in many ways wouldn’t be what it is if not for Steve Jobs. Heck, WWDC is going to seem a little odd without him on stage. But, things will go on. Hell… they’ve been predicting Apple’s demise every year for the past 20-30 years, so what’s new? 🙂

Thank you Steve. Get well, or at least, enjoy life.

Meantime, I’ve got Mac and iOS software to continue writing.