Steve Jobs founded two of the biggest companies in their respective fields: Apple Computers and Pixar Animation Studios. The news of his death rang like a dirge throughout the world. The internet, in its own capacity, pays tribute to the great man.
Steve Jobs changed the way we think, the way we see and the way we listen. A man with such a profound impact on our everyday lives, Jobs spearheaded a revolution like no other.
With his passing, tributes sprang up all across the world wide web.
The home page of apple.com honours their creator. It loads a simple obit placard...
...and these moving words appear when you click on it. Apple is also asking people to send in their thoughts and memories of their late mentor.
Google posts a link to Steve Jobs' obituary, a rare and, indeed, unique honour
Popular blog Boing Boing revamped their entire site to resemble Apple's first ever, 8-bit interface.
Wired magazine's website dedicated their entire homepage to Steve Jobs. The entire top section pays tribute to Silicon Valley's most famous resident.
The rest of wired.com features innumerable quotes by some of Jobs' colleagues and friends. Understandably, they are some of the most powerful men in the world.
Coming up: President Barack Obama pays tribute to Steve Jobs.
President Barack Obama:: "The world has lost a visionary. And there may be no greater tribute to Steve's success than the fact that much of the world learned of his passing on a device he invented. Michelle and I send our thoughts and prayers to Steve's wife Laurene, his family, and all those who loved him."
Bill Gates: "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: "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."
Tim Cook:: "No words can adequately express our sadness at Steve's death or our gratitude for the opportunity to work with him. We will honor his memory by dedicating ourselves to continuing the work he loved so much."
Steven Spielberg: "Steve Jobs was the greatest inventor since Thomas Edison. He put the world at our fingertips."
George Lucas: "The magic of Steve was that while others simply accepted the status quo, he saw the true potential in everything he touched and never compromised on that vision. He leaves behind an incredible family and a legacy that will continue to speak to people for years to come."
JJ Abrams: "There are so few people who are undeniably, brilliantly inspiring. Steve Jobs, a man who changed the way we create, the way we communicate, the way we live, was one of those people. I already miss knowing he is out there."
Bob Iger:: "Steve was such an 'original,' with a thoroughly creative, imaginative mind that defined an era. Despite all he accomplished, it feels like he was just getting started. With his passing the world has lost a rare original, Disney has lost a member of our family, and I have lost a great friend."
John Lasseter, Chief Creative Officer Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Studios: "Steve Jobs was an extraordinary visionary, our very dear friend and the guiding light of the Pixar family. He saw the potential of what Pixar could be before the rest of us, and beyond what anyone ever imagined. Steve took a chance on us and believed in our crazy dream of making computer animated films; the one thing he always said was to simply 'make it great.'
He is why Pixar turned out the way we did and his strength, integrity and love of life has made us all better people. He will forever be a part of Pixar's DNA. Our hearts go out to his wife Laurene and their children during this incredibly difficult time."
Roger Ebert:: "I got one of the first Macs, and my relationship with computers fundamentally changed. In both of his incarnations at Apple, he was a visionary. He provided tools. His victories were based on imagination and courage."
