The IT Nerd

Yet again, the Apple Fanbois are freaking out because their leader, Steve Jobs is on medical again. Here’s what he said to his team today:

Team,

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.

I have asked Tim Cook to be responsible for all of Apple’s day to day operations. I have great confidence that Tim and the rest of the executive management team will do a terrific job executing the exciting plans we have in place for 2011.

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.

Steve

The news was then promptly posted to the world which then sent the world into a tizzy. It didn’t seem to have much of an effect on Apple stock. But one wonders if that will continue. Check back tomorrow to see. In any case, the New York Times is reporting why he might be going on medical leave:

A person with knowledge of the situation said that Mr. Jobs suffers from immune system issues common with people who have received liver transplants and that, as a result, his health suffers from frequent “ups and downs.”

In recent weeks, Mr. Jobs began a down cycle and slowed his activities at Apple, said the person, who refused to be identified because he was not authorized to discuss Mr. Jobs’s condition. Mr. Jobs has been coming to the office about two days a week and has appeared increasingly emaciated, the person said. He has frequently had lunch in his office, rather than in the company cafeteria, the person said.

That’s unfortunate. But really, why is this any of our business? Really. I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again. This whole thing about making Steve Jobs health is kind of TMZ like. I really think it shouldn’t be, but I guess that’s the sort of society we’ve become.

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