In a surprise statement today, Apple announced that Tim Cook will be filling in for Steve Jobs at Apple until the end of June 2009. Steve will be taking a medical leave of absence.
The announcement comes as a slight shock. Jobs choose to spend time with his family instead of delivering the annual Macworld Expo keynote. Last week Jobs posted a letter on Apple's site describing his health condition and his desire to set the record straight.
You might recall that Tim Cook filled in for Steve Jobs when he was being treated for pancreatic cancer in 2004.
Steve issued the following letter to Apple employees:
Team,
We wish Steve all the best, and look forward to his return.
kevkevallen
January 15, 2009 at 12:03am
We will miss you Steve! We look forward to your full recovery and your return!
Were rootin' for ya dude!Best wishes,
-Kevin Duncan
demon
January 14, 2009 at 7:14pm
Our best thoughts for your health, and we respect both your tenacity and your wish for privacy. We'll see you around...
vicomposer
January 14, 2009 at 3:46pm
Best wishes for Steve, looking forward to his complete recovery.
