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Response:

Calculated Shard: 177 (from laksa033)

2. Crawled Status Check

Query:

curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa177.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://nationalpost.com/news/steve-jobs-dead-apple\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://nationalpost.com/news/steve-jobs-dead-apple\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

Response:

{"found_url":"https:\/\/nationalpost.com\/news\/steve-jobs-dead-apple","crawl_time":1776062951,"first_indexed_time":1577620374,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,nationalpost!\/news\/steve-jobs-dead-apple s443","src_root_hash":"2504840577823093577","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Steve Jobs dead at 56 | National Post","meta_descriptions":["Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, who changed the daily habits of millions by reinventing computing, music and mobile phones, died on Wednesday at the age of 56"],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Skip to Content\nSubscribe\nOur Offers\nMy Account\nManage My Subscriptions\nFAQ\nNewsletters\nCanada\nCanadian True Crime\nCanadian Politics\nHealth\nWorld\nIsrael & Middle East\nFinancial Post\nNP Comment\nLongreads\nPuzzmo\nDiversions\nComics\nNP News Quiz\nNew York Times Crossword\nHoroscopes\nLife\nEating & Drinking\nStyle\nSponsored\nPlay for Ontario\nTravel\nTravel Canada\nTravel USA\nTravel International\nCruises\nTravel Essentials\nCulture\nBooks\nCelebrity\nMovies\nMusic\nTheatre\nTelevision\nBusiness Essentials\nAdvice\nLives Told\nTails Told\nShopping\nBuy Canadian\nHome Living\nOutdoor Living\nTech\nStyle & Beauty\nKitchen & Dining\nPersonal Care\nEntertainment & Hobbies\nGift Guide\nTravel Guide\nDeals\nSavings\nNational Post Store\nMore\nSports\nHockey\nBaseball\nBasketball\nFootball\nSoccer\nGolf\nTennis\nDriving\nVehicle Research\nReviews\nNews\nGear Guide\nObituaries\nPlace an Obituary\nPlace an In Memoriam\nClassifieds\nPlace an Ad\nCelebrations\nWorking\nBusiness Ads\nArchives\nHealthing\nEpaper\nManage Print Subscription\nProfile\nSettings\nMy Subscriptions\nSaved Articles\nMy Offers\nNewsletters\nCustomer Service\nFAQ\nNewsletters\nCanada\nWorld\nFinancial Post\nNP Comment\nLongreads\nPuzzmo\nDiversions\nLife\nShopping\nEpaper\nManage Print Subscription\nHome\nNews\nWorld\nSteve Jobs dead at 56\nApple co-founder Steve Jobs, who changed the daily habits of millions by reinventing computing, music and mobile phones, died on Wednesday at the age of 56\nYou can save this article by registering for free\nhere\n. Or\nsign-in\nif you have an account.\nREUTERS\/Robert Galbraith\/Files\nBy Poornima Gupta and Edwin Chan\nEnjoy the latest local, national and international news.\nExclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. Plus, special edition NP Platformed and First Reading newsletters and virtual events.\nUnlimited online access to National Post.\nNational Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.\nDaily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.\nSupport local journalism.\nEnjoy the latest local, national and international news.\nExclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. Plus, special edition NP Platformed and First Reading newsletters and virtual events.\nUnlimited online access to National Post.\nNational Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.\nDaily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.\nSupport local journalism.\nCreate an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.\nAccess articles from across Canada with one account.\nShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.\nEnjoy additional articles per month.\nGet email updates from your favourite authors.\nCreate an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.\nAccess articles from across Canada with one account\nShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments\nEnjoy additional articles per month\nGet email updates from your favourite authors\nSign In or Create an Account\nor\nSAN FRANCISCO – Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, who changed the daily habits of millions by reinventing computing, music and mobile phones, died on Wednesday at the age of 56.\nApple loses a visionary leader who inspired personal computing and iconic products such as the iPod, iPhone and iPad, which made Jobs one of the most significant industry leaders of his generation.\nHis death after a long battle with pancreatic cancer sparked an outpouring of tributes as world leaders, business rivals and fans alike lamented his premature passing and celebrated his monumental achievements.\nGet a dash of perspective along with the trending news of the day in a very readable format.\nBy signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.\nA welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.\nThe next issue of NP Posted will soon be in your inbox.\nWe encountered an issue signing you up. Please try again\n“The world has lost a visionary. And there may be no greater tribute to Steve’s success than the fact that much of the world learned of his passing on a device he invented,” U.S. President Barack Obama said in a statement.\n[np-related]\nFans paid homage to Jobs outside Apple stores around the world, from Los Angeles to Sydney. Outside one store in New York City, mourners laid candles, bouquets of flowers, an apple and an iPod Touch in a makeshift memorial.\nIn San Francisco, they held up black-and-white portraits of Jobs on their iPads. Some mourners in Tokyo held a sunset vigil, using apps on their iPads to show flickering candles on the screen.\nMany websites, including Apple’s own, were transformed into online memorials, a testament to the digital creativity that Jobs inspired.\n“For those of us lucky enough to get to work with him, it’s been an insanely great honor,” said Microsoft’s (MSFT.O) Bill Gates, who once triumphed over Jobs but has seen his legendary status overtaken by the Apple (AAPL.O) co-founder in recent years.\nJobs was surrounded by his wife and immediate family when he died in Palo Alto, California, Apple said late on Wednesday. Other details were not immediately available.\nJobs stepped down as CEO in August and handed the reins to long-time operations chief Tim Cook. With a passion for minimalist design and a genius for marketing, Jobs laid the groundwork for the company to continue to flourish after his death, most analysts and investors say.\nBut Apple still faces challenges in the absence of the man who was its chief product designer, marketing guru and salesman nonpareil. Phones running Google’s (GOOG.O) Android software are gaining share in the smartphone market, and there are questions over what the next big thing is in Apple’s product line.\nLEGENDARY ENTREPRENEUR\nA college drop-out and the son of adoptive parents, Jobs changed the technology world in the late 1970s, when the Apple II became the first personal computer to gain a wide following. He did it again in 1984 with the Macintosh, which built on the breakthrough technologies developed at Xerox Parc and elsewhere to create the personal computing experience as we know it today.\nThe rebel streak that was central to his persona got him tossed out of the company in 1985, but he returned in 1997 and after a few years began the rollout of a troika of products — the iPod, the iPhone and the iPad — that again upended the established order in major industries.\nA diagnosis of a rare form of pancreatic cancer in 2004 initially cast only a mild shadow over Jobs and Apple, with the CEO asserting that the disease was treatable. But his health deteriorated rapidly over the past several years, and after two temporary leaves of absence he stepped down as chief executive and became Apple’s chairman in August.\nJobs’ death came just one day after Cook presented a new iPhone at the kind of gala event that became Jobs’ trademark. Perhaps coincidentally, the new device got lukewarm reviews, with many saying it wasn’t a big enough improvement over the existing version of one of the most successful consumer products in history.\nApple on Wednesday paid homage to its visionary leader by changing its website to a big black-and-white photograph of him with the caption “Steve Jobs: 1955-2011.”\nGoogle provided a link to the Apple site just below its search box.\nThe flags outside Apple’s headquarters at 1 Infinite Loop flew at half mast. Employees left flowers on a bench and a mourner played music on bagpipes in an impromptu tribute.\nCook said in a statement that Apple planned to hold a celebration of Jobs’ life for employees “soon.”\n“Steve’s brilliance, passion and energy were the source of countless innovations that enrich and improve all of our lives. The world is immeasurably better because of Steve,” Apple said in a statement.\n“His greatest love was for his wife, Laurene, and his family. Our hearts go out to them and to all who were touched by his extraordinary gifts.”\nThe announcement of Jobs’ death came after almost all trading in U.S. stocks had finished for the day. Apple’s stock was last quoted at US$377.22, a tad lower than its Nasdaq close of US$378.25. Apple shares (AAPL.F) listed in Frankfurt fell 2%.\nOutside Jobs’ house in Palo Alto, neighbors and friends left flowers and drew messages with markers on the sidewalk. “Thanks for changing the world,” read one.\nA low fence surrounded a lawn filled with apple trees.\n“He was special for the area, like part of the family,” said Robert Blum, who brought flowers with his eight-year-old son, Daniel.\nNET WORTH US$7-BLN\nJobs, in his trademark uniform of black mock-turtleneck and blue jeans, was deemed the heart and soul of a company that rivals Exxon Mobil (XOM.N) as the most valuable in America.\nForbes estimates Jobs’ net worth at US$7-billion. It was not immediately known how his estate would be handled.\nHis health had been a controversial topic for years and a deep concern to Apple fans and investors. Even board members have in past years confided to friends their concern that Jobs, in his quest for privacy, was not being forthcoming enough with directors about the true condition of his health.\nJobs, a Buddhist, was born in San Francisco. He started Apple Computer with friend Steve Wozniak in his parents’ garage in 1976.\nSix years ago, Jobs had talked about how a sense of his mortality was a major driver behind that vision.\n“Remembering that I’ll be dead soon is the most important tool I’ve ever encountered to help me make the big choices in life,” Jobs said during a Stanford commencement ceremony in 2005.\n“Because almost everything — all external expectations, all pride, all fear of embarrassment or failure — these things just fall away in the face of death, leaving only what is truly important.\n“Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose. You are already naked. There is no reason not to follow your heart.”\nApple has set up a remembrance site for Jobs\nhere\n.\n© 2011 Thomson Reuters\nThe homepage on apple.com:\nOur website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. 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Some mourners in Tokyo held a sunset vigil, using apps on their iPads to show flickering candles on the screen.\n\nArticle content\n\nMany websites, including Apple’s own, were transformed into online memorials, a testament to the digital creativity that Jobs inspired.\n\nArticle content\n\n“For those of us lucky enough to get to work with him, it’s been an insanely great honor,” said Microsoft’s (MSFT.O) Bill Gates, who once triumphed over Jobs but has seen his legendary status overtaken by the Apple (AAPL.O) co-founder in recent years.\n\nArticle content\n\nArticle content\n\nJobs was surrounded by his wife and immediate family when he died in Palo Alto, California, Apple said late on Wednesday. Other details were not immediately available.\n\nArticle content\n\nJobs stepped down as CEO in August and handed the reins to long-time operations chief Tim Cook. With a passion for minimalist design and a genius for marketing, Jobs laid the groundwork for the company to continue to flourish after his death, most analysts and investors say.\n\nArticle content\n\nBut Apple still faces challenges in the absence of the man who was its chief product designer, marketing guru and salesman nonpareil. Phones running Google’s (GOOG.O) Android software are gaining share in the smartphone market, and there are questions over what the next big thing is in Apple’s product line.\n\nArticle content\n\n**LEGENDARY ENTREPRENEUR**\n\nArticle content\n\nA college drop-out and the son of adoptive parents, Jobs changed the technology world in the late 1970s, when the Apple II became the first personal computer to gain a wide following. 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But his health deteriorated rapidly over the past several years, and after two temporary leaves of absence he stepped down as chief executive and became Apple’s chairman in August.\n\nArticle content\n\nJobs’ death came just one day after Cook presented a new iPhone at the kind of gala event that became Jobs’ trademark. Perhaps coincidentally, the new device got lukewarm reviews, with many saying it wasn’t a big enough improvement over the existing version of one of the most successful consumer products in history.\n\nArticle content\n\nApple on Wednesday paid homage to its visionary leader by changing its website to a big black-and-white photograph of him with the caption “Steve Jobs: 1955-2011.”\n\nArticle content\n\nArticle content\n\nGoogle provided a link to the Apple site just below its search box.\n\nArticle content\n\nThe flags outside Apple’s headquarters at 1 Infinite Loop flew at half mast. Employees left flowers on a bench and a mourner played music on bagpipes in an impromptu tribute.\n\nArticle content\n\nCook said in a statement that Apple planned to hold a celebration of Jobs’ life for employees “soon.”\n\nArticle content\n\n“Steve’s brilliance, passion and energy were the source of countless innovations that enrich and improve all of our lives. The world is immeasurably better because of Steve,” Apple said in a statement.\n\nArticle content\n\n“His greatest love was for his wife, Laurene, and his family. Our hearts go out to them and to all who were touched by his extraordinary gifts.”\n\nArticle content\n\nThe announcement of Jobs’ death came after almost all trading in U.S. stocks had finished for the day. Apple’s stock was last quoted at US\\$377.22, a tad lower than its Nasdaq close of US\\$378.25. Apple shares (AAPL.F) listed in Frankfurt fell 2%.\n\nArticle content\n\nOutside Jobs’ house in Palo Alto, neighbors and friends left flowers and drew messages with markers on the sidewalk. “Thanks for changing the world,” read one.\n\nArticle content\n\nArticle content\n\nA low fence surrounded a lawn filled with apple trees.\n\nArticle content\n\n“He was special for the area, like part of the family,” said Robert Blum, who brought flowers with his eight-year-old son, Daniel.\n\nArticle content\n\n**NET WORTH US\\$7-BLN**\n\nArticle content\n\nJobs, in his trademark uniform of black mock-turtleneck and blue jeans, was deemed the heart and soul of a company that rivals Exxon Mobil (XOM.N) as the most valuable in America.\n\nArticle content\n\nForbes estimates Jobs’ net worth at US\\$7-billion. It was not immediately known how his estate would be handled.\n\nArticle content\n\nHis health had been a controversial topic for years and a deep concern to Apple fans and investors. 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Some mourners in Tokyo held a sunset vigil, using apps on their iPads to show flickering candles on the screen.\n\nMany websites, including Apple’s own, were transformed into online memorials, a testament to the digital creativity that Jobs inspired.\n\n“For those of us lucky enough to get to work with him, it’s been an insanely great honor,” said Microsoft’s (MSFT.O) Bill Gates, who once triumphed over Jobs but has seen his legendary status overtaken by the Apple (AAPL.O) co-founder in recent years.\n\nJobs was surrounded by his wife and immediate family when he died in Palo Alto, California, Apple said late on Wednesday. Other details were not immediately available.\n\nJobs stepped down as CEO in August and handed the reins to long-time operations chief Tim Cook. With a passion for minimalist design and a genius for marketing, Jobs laid the groundwork for the company to continue to flourish after his death, most analysts and investors say.\n\nBut Apple still faces challenges in the absence of the man who was its chief product designer, marketing guru and salesman nonpareil. Phones running Google’s (GOOG.O) Android software are gaining share in the smartphone market, and there are questions over what the next big thing is in Apple’s product line.\n\n**LEGENDARY ENTREPRENEUR**\n\nA college drop-out and the son of adoptive parents, Jobs changed the technology world in the late 1970s, when the Apple II became the first personal computer to gain a wide following. He did it again in 1984 with the Macintosh, which built on the breakthrough technologies developed at Xerox Parc and elsewhere to create the personal computing experience as we know it today.\n\nThe rebel streak that was central to his persona got him tossed out of the company in 1985, but he returned in 1997 and after a few years began the rollout of a troika of products — the iPod, the iPhone and the iPad — that again upended the established order in major industries.\n\nA diagnosis of a rare form of pancreatic cancer in 2004 initially cast only a mild shadow over Jobs and Apple, with the CEO asserting that the disease was treatable. But his health deteriorated rapidly over the past several years, and after two temporary leaves of absence he stepped down as chief executive and became Apple’s chairman in August.\n\nJobs’ death came just one day after Cook presented a new iPhone at the kind of gala event that became Jobs’ trademark. Perhaps coincidentally, the new device got lukewarm reviews, with many saying it wasn’t a big enough improvement over the existing version of one of the most successful consumer products in history.\n\nApple on Wednesday paid homage to its visionary leader by changing its website to a big black-and-white photograph of him with the caption “Steve Jobs: 1955-2011.”\n\nGoogle provided a link to the Apple site just below its search box.\n\nThe flags outside Apple’s headquarters at 1 Infinite Loop flew at half mast. Employees left flowers on a bench and a mourner played music on bagpipes in an impromptu tribute.\n\nCook said in a statement that Apple planned to hold a celebration of Jobs’ life for employees “soon.”\n\n“Steve’s brilliance, passion and energy were the source of countless innovations that enrich and improve all of our lives. The world is immeasurably better because of Steve,” Apple said in a statement.\n\n“His greatest love was for his wife, Laurene, and his family. Our hearts go out to them and to all who were touched by his extraordinary gifts.”\n\nThe announcement of Jobs’ death came after almost all trading in U.S. stocks had finished for the day. Apple’s stock was last quoted at US\\$377.22, a tad lower than its Nasdaq close of US\\$378.25. Apple shares (AAPL.F) listed in Frankfurt fell 2%.\n\nOutside Jobs’ house in Palo Alto, neighbors and friends left flowers and drew messages with markers on the sidewalk. “Thanks for changing the world,” read one.\n\nA low fence surrounded a lawn filled with apple trees.\n\n“He was special for the area, like part of the family,” said Robert Blum, who brought flowers with his eight-year-old son, Daniel.\n\n**NET WORTH US\\$7-BLN**\n\nJobs, in his trademark uniform of black mock-turtleneck and blue jeans, was deemed the heart and soul of a company that rivals Exxon Mobil (XOM.N) as the most valuable in America.\n\nForbes estimates Jobs’ net worth at US\\$7-billion. 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His death after a long battle with pancreatic cancer sparked an outpouring of tributes as world leaders, business rivals and fans alike lamented his premature passing and celebrated his monumental achievements. Get a dash of perspective along with the trending news of the day in a very readable format. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of NP Posted will soon be in your inbox. We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try again “The world has lost a visionary. And there may be no greater tribute to Steve’s success than the fact that much of the world learned of his passing on a device he invented,” U.S. President Barack Obama said in a statement. [np-related] Fans paid homage to Jobs outside Apple stores around the world, from Los Angeles to Sydney. Outside one store in New York City, mourners laid candles, bouquets of flowers, an apple and an iPod Touch in a makeshift memorial. In San Francisco, they held up black-and-white portraits of Jobs on their iPads. Some mourners in Tokyo held a sunset vigil, using apps on their iPads to show flickering candles on the screen. Many websites, including Apple’s own, were transformed into online memorials, a testament to the digital creativity that Jobs inspired. “For those of us lucky enough to get to work with him, it’s been an insanely great honor,” said Microsoft’s (MSFT.O) Bill Gates, who once triumphed over Jobs but has seen his legendary status overtaken by the Apple (AAPL.O) co-founder in recent years. Jobs was surrounded by his wife and immediate family when he died in Palo Alto, California, Apple said late on Wednesday. Other details were not immediately available. Jobs stepped down as CEO in August and handed the reins to long-time operations chief Tim Cook. With a passion for minimalist design and a genius for marketing, Jobs laid the groundwork for the company to continue to flourish after his death, most analysts and investors say. But Apple still faces challenges in the absence of the man who was its chief product designer, marketing guru and salesman nonpareil. Phones running Google’s (GOOG.O) Android software are gaining share in the smartphone market, and there are questions over what the next big thing is in Apple’s product line. LEGENDARY ENTREPRENEUR A college drop-out and the son of adoptive parents, Jobs changed the technology world in the late 1970s, when the Apple II became the first personal computer to gain a wide following. He did it again in 1984 with the Macintosh, which built on the breakthrough technologies developed at Xerox Parc and elsewhere to create the personal computing experience as we know it today. The rebel streak that was central to his persona got him tossed out of the company in 1985, but he returned in 1997 and after a few years began the rollout of a troika of products — the iPod, the iPhone and the iPad — that again upended the established order in major industries. A diagnosis of a rare form of pancreatic cancer in 2004 initially cast only a mild shadow over Jobs and Apple, with the CEO asserting that the disease was treatable. But his health deteriorated rapidly over the past several years, and after two temporary leaves of absence he stepped down as chief executive and became Apple’s chairman in August. Jobs’ death came just one day after Cook presented a new iPhone at the kind of gala event that became Jobs’ trademark. Perhaps coincidentally, the new device got lukewarm reviews, with many saying it wasn’t a big enough improvement over the existing version of one of the most successful consumer products in history. Apple on Wednesday paid homage to its visionary leader by changing its website to a big black-and-white photograph of him with the caption “Steve Jobs: 1955-2011.” Google provided a link to the Apple site just below its search box. The flags outside Apple’s headquarters at 1 Infinite Loop flew at half mast. Employees left flowers on a bench and a mourner played music on bagpipes in an impromptu tribute. Cook said in a statement that Apple planned to hold a celebration of Jobs’ life for employees “soon.” “Steve’s brilliance, passion and energy were the source of countless innovations that enrich and improve all of our lives. The world is immeasurably better because of Steve,” Apple said in a statement. “His greatest love was for his wife, Laurene, and his family. Our hearts go out to them and to all who were touched by his extraordinary gifts.” The announcement of Jobs’ death came after almost all trading in U.S. stocks had finished for the day. Apple’s stock was last quoted at US$377.22, a tad lower than its Nasdaq close of US$378.25. Apple shares (AAPL.F) listed in Frankfurt fell 2%. Outside Jobs’ house in Palo Alto, neighbors and friends left flowers and drew messages with markers on the sidewalk. “Thanks for changing the world,” read one. A low fence surrounded a lawn filled with apple trees. “He was special for the area, like part of the family,” said Robert Blum, who brought flowers with his eight-year-old son, Daniel. NET WORTH US$7-BLN Jobs, in his trademark uniform of black mock-turtleneck and blue jeans, was deemed the heart and soul of a company that rivals Exxon Mobil (XOM.N) as the most valuable in America. Forbes estimates Jobs’ net worth at US$7-billion. It was not immediately known how his estate would be handled. His health had been a controversial topic for years and a deep concern to Apple fans and investors. Even board members have in past years confided to friends their concern that Jobs, in his quest for privacy, was not being forthcoming enough with directors about the true condition of his health. Jobs, a Buddhist, was born in San Francisco. He started Apple Computer with friend Steve Wozniak in his parents’ garage in 1976. Six years ago, Jobs had talked about how a sense of his mortality was a major driver behind that vision. “Remembering that I’ll be dead soon is the most important tool I’ve ever encountered to help me make the big choices in life,” Jobs said during a Stanford commencement ceremony in 2005. “Because almost everything — all external expectations, all pride, all fear of embarrassment or failure — these things just fall away in the face of death, leaving only what is truly important. “Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose. You are already naked. 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And there may be no greater tribute to Steve’s success than the fact that much of the world learned of his passing on a device he invented,” U.S. President Barack Obama said in a statement. Article content \[np-related\] Article content Fans paid homage to Jobs outside Apple stores around the world, from Los Angeles to Sydney. Outside one store in New York City, mourners laid candles, bouquets of flowers, an apple and an iPod Touch in a makeshift memorial. Article content In San Francisco, they held up black-and-white portraits of Jobs on their iPads. Some mourners in Tokyo held a sunset vigil, using apps on their iPads to show flickering candles on the screen. Article content Many websites, including Apple’s own, were transformed into online memorials, a testament to the digital creativity that Jobs inspired. Article content “For those of us lucky enough to get to work with him, it’s been an insanely great honor,” said Microsoft’s (MSFT.O) Bill Gates, who once triumphed over Jobs but has seen his legendary status overtaken by the Apple (AAPL.O) co-founder in recent years. Article content Article content Jobs was surrounded by his wife and immediate family when he died in Palo Alto, California, Apple said late on Wednesday. Other details were not immediately available. Article content Jobs stepped down as CEO in August and handed the reins to long-time operations chief Tim Cook. With a passion for minimalist design and a genius for marketing, Jobs laid the groundwork for the company to continue to flourish after his death, most analysts and investors say. Article content But Apple still faces challenges in the absence of the man who was its chief product designer, marketing guru and salesman nonpareil. 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Article content A diagnosis of a rare form of pancreatic cancer in 2004 initially cast only a mild shadow over Jobs and Apple, with the CEO asserting that the disease was treatable. But his health deteriorated rapidly over the past several years, and after two temporary leaves of absence he stepped down as chief executive and became Apple’s chairman in August. Article content Jobs’ death came just one day after Cook presented a new iPhone at the kind of gala event that became Jobs’ trademark. Perhaps coincidentally, the new device got lukewarm reviews, with many saying it wasn’t a big enough improvement over the existing version of one of the most successful consumer products in history. Article content Apple on Wednesday paid homage to its visionary leader by changing its website to a big black-and-white photograph of him with the caption “Steve Jobs: 1955-2011.” Article content Article content Google provided a link to the Apple site just below its search box. Article content The flags outside Apple’s headquarters at 1 Infinite Loop flew at half mast. Employees left flowers on a bench and a mourner played music on bagpipes in an impromptu tribute. Article content Cook said in a statement that Apple planned to hold a celebration of Jobs’ life for employees “soon.” Article content “Steve’s brilliance, passion and energy were the source of countless innovations that enrich and improve all of our lives. The world is immeasurably better because of Steve,” Apple said in a statement. Article content “His greatest love was for his wife, Laurene, and his family. Our hearts go out to them and to all who were touched by his extraordinary gifts.” Article content The announcement of Jobs’ death came after almost all trading in U.S. stocks had finished for the day. Apple’s stock was last quoted at US\$377.22, a tad lower than its Nasdaq close of US\$378.25. Apple shares (AAPL.F) listed in Frankfurt fell 2%. Article content Outside Jobs’ house in Palo Alto, neighbors and friends left flowers and drew messages with markers on the sidewalk. “Thanks for changing the world,” read one. Article content Article content A low fence surrounded a lawn filled with apple trees. Article content “He was special for the area, like part of the family,” said Robert Blum, who brought flowers with his eight-year-old son, Daniel. Article content NET WORTH US\$7-BLN Article content Jobs, in his trademark uniform of black mock-turtleneck and blue jeans, was deemed the heart and soul of a company that rivals Exxon Mobil (XOM.N) as the most valuable in America. Article content Forbes estimates Jobs’ net worth at US\$7-billion. It was not immediately known how his estate would be handled. Article content His health had been a controversial topic for years and a deep concern to Apple fans and investors. Even board members have in past years confided to friends their concern that Jobs, in his quest for privacy, was not being forthcoming enough with directors about the true condition of his health. Article content Jobs, a Buddhist, was born in San Francisco. He started Apple Computer with friend Steve Wozniak in his parents’ garage in 1976. Article content Six years ago, Jobs had talked about how a sense of his mortality was a major driver behind that vision. Article content “Remembering that I’ll be dead soon is the most important tool I’ve ever encountered to help me make the big choices in life,” Jobs said during a Stanford commencement ceremony in 2005. Article content “Because almost everything — all external expectations, all pride, all fear of embarrassment or failure — these things just fall away in the face of death, leaving only what is truly important. Article content “Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose. You are already naked. There is no reason not to follow your heart.” Article content Apple has set up a remembrance site for Jobs [here](http://www.apple.com/stevejobs/). Article content © 2011 Thomson Reuters Article content The homepage on apple.com: Article content ![The apple.com homepage after Steve Jobs death](https://smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital/nationalpost/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/apple.jpg?quality=5&strip=all&w=100&sig=t2WAYOVHBjwNB3TyBlXEUA) Article content Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark [nationalpost.com](https://www.nationalpost.com/) and sign up for our newsletters [here](https://nationalpost.com/newsletters/). 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His death after a long battle with pancreatic cancer sparked an outpouring of tributes as world leaders, business rivals and fans alike lamented his premature passing and celebrated his monumental achievements. ![Posted](https://dcs-static.gprod.postmedia.digital/20.9.1/websites/images/newsletters/icon-np-posted.svg) Get a dash of perspective along with the trending news of the day in a very readable format. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of NP Posted will soon be in your inbox. We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try again “The world has lost a visionary. And there may be no greater tribute to Steve’s success than the fact that much of the world learned of his passing on a device he invented,” U.S. President Barack Obama said in a statement. \[np-related\] Fans paid homage to Jobs outside Apple stores around the world, from Los Angeles to Sydney. Outside one store in New York City, mourners laid candles, bouquets of flowers, an apple and an iPod Touch in a makeshift memorial. In San Francisco, they held up black-and-white portraits of Jobs on their iPads. Some mourners in Tokyo held a sunset vigil, using apps on their iPads to show flickering candles on the screen. Many websites, including Apple’s own, were transformed into online memorials, a testament to the digital creativity that Jobs inspired. “For those of us lucky enough to get to work with him, it’s been an insanely great honor,” said Microsoft’s (MSFT.O) Bill Gates, who once triumphed over Jobs but has seen his legendary status overtaken by the Apple (AAPL.O) co-founder in recent years. Jobs was surrounded by his wife and immediate family when he died in Palo Alto, California, Apple said late on Wednesday. Other details were not immediately available. Jobs stepped down as CEO in August and handed the reins to long-time operations chief Tim Cook. With a passion for minimalist design and a genius for marketing, Jobs laid the groundwork for the company to continue to flourish after his death, most analysts and investors say. But Apple still faces challenges in the absence of the man who was its chief product designer, marketing guru and salesman nonpareil. Phones running Google’s (GOOG.O) Android software are gaining share in the smartphone market, and there are questions over what the next big thing is in Apple’s product line. LEGENDARY ENTREPRENEUR A college drop-out and the son of adoptive parents, Jobs changed the technology world in the late 1970s, when the Apple II became the first personal computer to gain a wide following. He did it again in 1984 with the Macintosh, which built on the breakthrough technologies developed at Xerox Parc and elsewhere to create the personal computing experience as we know it today. The rebel streak that was central to his persona got him tossed out of the company in 1985, but he returned in 1997 and after a few years began the rollout of a troika of products — the iPod, the iPhone and the iPad — that again upended the established order in major industries. A diagnosis of a rare form of pancreatic cancer in 2004 initially cast only a mild shadow over Jobs and Apple, with the CEO asserting that the disease was treatable. But his health deteriorated rapidly over the past several years, and after two temporary leaves of absence he stepped down as chief executive and became Apple’s chairman in August. Jobs’ death came just one day after Cook presented a new iPhone at the kind of gala event that became Jobs’ trademark. Perhaps coincidentally, the new device got lukewarm reviews, with many saying it wasn’t a big enough improvement over the existing version of one of the most successful consumer products in history. Apple on Wednesday paid homage to its visionary leader by changing its website to a big black-and-white photograph of him with the caption “Steve Jobs: 1955-2011.” Google provided a link to the Apple site just below its search box. The flags outside Apple’s headquarters at 1 Infinite Loop flew at half mast. Employees left flowers on a bench and a mourner played music on bagpipes in an impromptu tribute. Cook said in a statement that Apple planned to hold a celebration of Jobs’ life for employees “soon.” “Steve’s brilliance, passion and energy were the source of countless innovations that enrich and improve all of our lives. The world is immeasurably better because of Steve,” Apple said in a statement. “His greatest love was for his wife, Laurene, and his family. Our hearts go out to them and to all who were touched by his extraordinary gifts.” The announcement of Jobs’ death came after almost all trading in U.S. stocks had finished for the day. Apple’s stock was last quoted at US\$377.22, a tad lower than its Nasdaq close of US\$378.25. Apple shares (AAPL.F) listed in Frankfurt fell 2%. Outside Jobs’ house in Palo Alto, neighbors and friends left flowers and drew messages with markers on the sidewalk. “Thanks for changing the world,” read one. A low fence surrounded a lawn filled with apple trees. “He was special for the area, like part of the family,” said Robert Blum, who brought flowers with his eight-year-old son, Daniel. NET WORTH US\$7-BLN Jobs, in his trademark uniform of black mock-turtleneck and blue jeans, was deemed the heart and soul of a company that rivals Exxon Mobil (XOM.N) as the most valuable in America. Forbes estimates Jobs’ net worth at US\$7-billion. It was not immediately known how his estate would be handled. His health had been a controversial topic for years and a deep concern to Apple fans and investors. Even board members have in past years confided to friends their concern that Jobs, in his quest for privacy, was not being forthcoming enough with directors about the true condition of his health. Jobs, a Buddhist, was born in San Francisco. He started Apple Computer with friend Steve Wozniak in his parents’ garage in 1976. Six years ago, Jobs had talked about how a sense of his mortality was a major driver behind that vision. “Remembering that I’ll be dead soon is the most important tool I’ve ever encountered to help me make the big choices in life,” Jobs said during a Stanford commencement ceremony in 2005. “Because almost everything — all external expectations, all pride, all fear of embarrassment or failure — these things just fall away in the face of death, leaving only what is truly important. “Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose. You are already naked. There is no reason not to follow your heart.” Apple has set up a remembrance site for Jobs [here](http://www.apple.com/stevejobs/). © 2011 Thomson Reuters The homepage on apple.com: ![The apple.com homepage after Steve Jobs death](https://smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital/nationalpost/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/apple.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=288&sig=9fLDhXKnTYRywnp--ESC5w) Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark [nationalpost.com](https://www.nationalpost.com/) and sign up for our newsletters [here](https://nationalpost.com/newsletters/). Join the Conversation This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about [cookies here](https://nationalpost.com/cookie-policy/). 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