The great and good of the technology world have came out to pay tribute to Steve Jobs since the announcement of his death at the age of 56. Here are our choice picks from his friends and former rivals. Let's start with the man that helped start Apple with him back in 1976:
Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple
"People sometimes have goals in life. Steve Jobs exceeded every goal he set himself.
We've lost something we won't get back. The way I see it, though, the way people love products he put so much into creating means he brought a lot of life to the world."
Bill Gates, Founder of Microsoft:
“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.”
Mark Zuckerberg, Founder of Facebook
"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."
Larry Page, CEO of Google
“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.”
John Donahoe, President of eBay
"Steve understood the power of technology to enrich our lives in simple, elegant ways. His impact on consumers all over the world is apparent wherever one goes. Without a doubt we have lost the greatest innovator of our time."
Let's leave the final word to Arnold Schwarzenegger. Ok, he's not tech, but he was the Terminator:
"he lived the California Dream every day of his life."
