Steve Jobs

[skyblue1]

I wouldn't worry about this corporate man. He's getting the best treatment that money can buy.

Hmmm.  Why did I expect an answer like this from you?

It isn't about money or corporations or whatever else you want to make it into.  It's about a visionary who made a huge contribution to the current state of technology in the world.  He looks fucking terrible.

Yes, and contributed to a new style of DRM and restrictions on how their products are used. I mean I wouldn't even bother with an iPad if I can't customize it like a PC with software I desire, not sanctioned by Apple. iPad, why u haz no flash? And why should I have to hack my product to get it's fullest potential when I can buy something else that's not as popular but does more?

But on topic, he's in terrible shape, I'd say it's definitely nearing/is at terminal stage because look at his weight and complexion, it's horrible. Could be the chemo doing that more than the cancer, but it's still bad.

I am waiting on a Windows OS pad before I buy one

[ProfessorFarnsworth]

I wouldn't worry about this corporate man. He's getting the best treatment that money can buy.

Hmmm.  Why did I expect an answer like this from you?

It isn't about money or corporations or whatever else you want to make it into.  It's about a visionary who made a huge contribution to the current state of technology in the world.  He looks fucking terrible.

Yes, and contributed to a new style of DRM and restrictions on how their products are used. I mean I wouldn't even bother with an iPad if I can't customize it like a PC with software I desire, not sanctioned by Apple. iPad, why u haz no flash? And why should I have to hack my product to get it's fullest potential when I can buy something else that's not as popular but does more?

But on topic, he's in terrible shape, I'd say it's definitely nearing/is at terminal stage because look at his weight and complexion, it's horrible. Could be the chemo doing that more than the cancer, but it's still bad.

I am waiting on a Windows OS pad before I buy one

Exactly how I feel too. If I can get an iPad like product that uses an OS like a PC without any software restrictions, I'll buy it.

[Phallacy]

There has been tablet PC's for years, you know.

[skyblue1]

There has been tablet PC's for years, you know.

true but not in the modern sense of the word 'pad'

[ProfessorFarnsworth]

There has been tablet PC's for years, you know.

Yeah, but I'd like one styled as an iPad in thinness and lightweight. Most PC tablets I've seen are rather bulky in comparison.

[odeon]

He's got cancer. While I feel sorry for the guy, it's not unexpected and it's what happens. I wonder why I should feel more sorry for him than for the thousands of kids dying of starvation right now.

[Scrapheap]

I wouldn't worry about this corporate man. He's getting the best treatment that money can buy.

That was pretty heartless , it doesn't matter how rich or poor someone is , the fact that someone has caught cancer is bad PERIOD.

(Only applying that to decent people btw)

I hate to take Penty's side here, but he does have a point. Steve will get the best care and the best pain killers that money can buy.

A poor person, especially in a poor country, would be much worse off.

[Al Swearegen]

I wouldn't worry about this corporate man. He's getting the best treatment that money can buy.

That was pretty heartless , it doesn't matter how rich or poor someone is , the fact that someone has caught cancer is bad PERIOD.

(Only applying that to decent people btw)

I hate to take Penty's side here, but he does have a point. Steve will get the best care and the best pain killers that money can buy.

A poor person, especially in a poor country, would be much worse off.

I have seen people wasting away with cancer. Money buys a lot of things but cancer is an evil on Earth and will strip you slowly and gradually of everything that you have that make you, you. You will be a shell of a person figuratively and literally before death finally comes in, drugs, money, pallative care or not. I would not wish that on the people I hate. \It is on both sides of my family and has made pretty good account of my family tree. I suspect there is every chance I will get it when I am older and when I do I just hope euthenasia is the rage. Fuck cancer.
I do not know Steve Jobs and I do not care to learn more about him but I hope his end comes as mercifully as possible.

[Scrapheap]

I didn't claim that cancer would be roses and butterflies because he's rich, it just won't suck quite as bad.

[Al Swearegen]

I didn't claim that cancer would be roses and butterflies because he's rich, it just won't suck quite as bad.

It is all a matter of degrees I suppose but to me it is like saying that someone with their face ripped off is probably going to feel better if they can have a few neurofen that some who doesn't. Both still suck and the pain relieve is still woefully inadequate

[Calavera]

I wouldn't worry about this corporate man. He's getting the best treatment that money can buy.

That was pretty heartless , it doesn't matter how rich or poor someone is , the fact that someone has caught cancer is bad PERIOD.

(Only applying that to decent people btw)

I hate to take Penty's side here, but he does have a point. Steve will get the best care and the best pain killers that money can buy.

A poor person, especially in a poor country, would be much worse off.

I have seen people wasting away with cancer. Money buys a lot of things but cancer is an evil on Earth and will strip you slowly and gradually of everything that you have that make you, you. You will be a shell of a person figuratively and literally before death finally comes in, drugs, money, pallative care or not. I would not wish that on the people I hate. \It is on both sides of my family and has made pretty good account of my family tree. I suspect there is every chance I will get it when I am older and when I do I just hope euthenasia is the rage. Fuck cancer.
I do not know Steve Jobs and I do not care to learn more about him but I hope his end comes as mercifully as possible.

Let's hope it never happens.

[bodie]

Shame.  Poor guy.   It goes to show that real shitty things happen
to all people, regardless of income.  Never take your health for granted.

I wish him and his family well. 

['Butterflies']

Agree fully with Al about euthanasia. Its one of my pet issues.
I know that if Im ever in that type of position, I want to have the right to end things on my own terms.
I detest that it isnt allowed in my country, just to keep some nut jobs happy.

[Squidusa]

I wouldn't worry about this corporate man. He's getting the best treatment that money can buy.

That was pretty heartless , it doesn't matter how rich or poor someone is , the fact that someone has caught cancer is bad PERIOD.

(Only applying that to decent people btw)

I hate to take Penty's side here, but he does have a point. Steve will get the best care and the best pain killers that money can buy.

A poor person, especially in a poor country, would be much worse off.

Oh of course , there is that side to it , and I do agree.

BUT , my point is , regardless of him being poor or rich anyone having cancer is awful, behind all the money / fame / success , there is a human being dying of a very painful illness. 

[Al Swearegen]

I would not wish it on Timelord