Apple without Steve Jobs

In the biggest tech news thus far in 2011 has been announced, and it doesn't even involve the iPhone or Android or any product. Steve Jobs has resigned as the CEO of Apple. In terms of the world of technology, it's almost as though a moment of silence is necessary.

It's been something that's been debated for some time: who would take over as Apple CEO when Steve Jobs left? When Steve Jobs returned from exile and became the CEO of Apple again in 1997, the company was reportedly just months from bankruptcy. Given that Apple is now trading spots with Exxon Mobil as No. 1 and No. 2 in terms of market capitalization (number of shares times share price, basically equal to company valuation), it's an amazing comeback.

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