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What is Apple Without Steve Jobs?

Posted by Zonk on from the different-colored-apple dept.

necro81 writes "David Pauly at Bloomberg has written a piece that asks 'Does Apple Inc. Have a Future Without Steve Jobs?' He writes in the context of Jobs' latest success in launching the iPhone, set against the backdrop of stock backdating troubles. In Pauly's worst-case-scenario, the SEC prosecutes Apple, and the board is forced to oust Jobs.Even without resorting to such scenarios, it's an interesting question to ask the fanboys and detractors out there: could Apple succeed and continue to innovative without Jobs at the helm?"

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  1. No Problem by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Funny

    No problem. They just need to replace him with someone else that's exactly the same.

    1. Re:No Problem by Fearless+Freep · · Score: 4, Funny

      Watch for the impending release of the iClone

  2. More interesting question! by ceeam · · Score: 5, Funny

    What is Microsoft without Steve Ballmer?

    1. Re:More interesting question! by Mr.+Underbridge · · Score: 5, Funny

      What is Microsoft without Steve Ballmer?

      A corporation that employs fewer chair repairmen?

    2. Re:More interesting question! by Nemetroid · · Score: 5, Funny

      The same thing, but with 100% less squirting.

  3. Just like... by zerrubabul · · Score: 4, Funny

    Apple without Steve Jobs would be like what De Lorean was without John De Lorean. No one really wanted De Loreans after John De Lorean left either.

    1. Re:Just like... by The+Dotmeister · · Score: 3, Funny

      Well I think you're forgetting Dr. Emmett Brown.

  4. As the number one fanboy... by Whiney+Mac+Fanboy · · Score: 4, Funny

    it's an interesting question to ask the fanboys and detractors out there: could Apple succeed and continue to innovative without Jobs at the helm?"

    As the first result for a google search on mac fanboy, I feel qualified to answer this.

    Answer yes. Last time Jobs left, Apple was left with mediocre CEOs (who seemed determined to run Apple to the ground). It entirely depends on who replaces Jobs.

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  5. Steve Jobs == Lassie by dafragsta · · Score: 5, Funny

    When he dies, they'll just replace him with another guy in a turtleneck. No one will know the difference. Mac users are more emotional than logical anyway. ;)

  6. Re:Apple needs a superstar CEO by WilliamSChips · · Score: 4, Funny

    Why not get an actual rock star? That would be a hilarious sight in the board room.

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  7. Re:Apple needs a superstar CEO by The+One+and+Only · · Score: 4, Funny
    Sculley was CEO from April 1983 until June 1993, which is ten years and two months. Jobs has been CEO since September 1997 (interim until January 2000), which is nine years and four months.

    I come from the future, bearing good news: Steve Jobs is still CEO!

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