Apple's Steve Jobs takes medical leave

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John D. Sutter

By John D. Sutter, CNN
January 17, 2011 9:07 a.m. EST | Filed under: Gaming & Gadgets

(CNN) -- Apple CEO Steve Jobs is taking leave of absence from the company because of a medical condition, according to a letter Jobs sent to Apple employees.

"At my request, the board of directors has granted me a medical leave of absence so I can focus on my health. I will continue as CEO and be involved in major strategic decisions for the company," Jobs says in the letter.

Tim Cook will take control of the company in Jobs' absence.

The letter continues: "I love Apple so much and hope to be back as soon as I can. In the meantime, my family and I would deeply appreciate respect for our privacy."

Source
Apple's Steve Jobs takes medical leave - CNN.com

[StealthBravo]

Sorry to hear this about SJobs

[Xcellerator]

Dang, isn't this like the second time he's done this? Sorry to hear this...

[Riviera]

Wow ... it's really bad then. This is the second time.
He obviously is getting a lot thinner.
Sorry to hear that Mr. Jobs. Hope you get better soon.

On the side note: I think Jobs won't be at the stage for the iPhone 4S release in June 2011.

[StealthBravo]

Well it makes sense why Verizon did the announcement last week instead of him.

[awesomeSlayer]

That sucks.

[luvmytj]

This topic is here already. I posted this same story at 9:30 am.

[Captinsmooth]

Yeah 9 minutes after I posted mine...lol