Tributes paid to a tech genius

The world of technology lost one of its greatest last week. Steve Jobs died from the pancreatic cancer he had been battling for almost a decade - he was only 56.

Bill Gates paid tribute to his friend on Twitter, "For those of us lucky enough to get to work with Steve, it's been an insanely great honour. I will miss Steve immensely."

As Obama described him as “among the greatest of American innovators,” it was fitting that his industry peers wrote tributes via social networking sites, along with hundreds of thousands of admirers from around the world.

Jobs stepped down as Apple CEO earlier this year, with Tim Cook replacing him. At the time Jobs comment was telling, "I have always said if there ever came a day when I could no longer meet my duties and expectations as Apple's CEO, I would be the first to let you know. Unfortunately, that day has come."

A statement from Apple’s board said that Jobs had “saved” Apple, and made it what it is today. He became synonymous with the company as reflected in the shares following his resignation.

Apple’s shares fell by 5.13% - a dip that did not worry analysts but reflected the strength of Jobs for the market, and how he was seen as a lynch pin for the company.

HP CEP Meg Whitman, sums up the presence of Jobs and how he was regarded round the world. "Steve Jobs was an iconic entrepreneur and businessman whose impact on technology was felt beyond Silicon Valley. He will be remembered for the innovation he brought to market and the inspiration he brought to the world."

Undoubtedly, Steve Jobs, a “visionary leader,” and “iconic legend,” will never be forgotten. Life for Apple, post-Jobs, will be an interesting road to follow.