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Posted by CmdrTaco on Monday January 17, 2011 @10:42AM from the zomg-everybody-panic dept.

Uttini writes "Apple CEO Steve Jobs has just announced that he is taking a medical leave of absence, according to a release issued by the company today. While it's unclear what the reason is for the medical leave, Jobs' previous medical history includes pancreatic cancer as well as a liver transplant. While Jobs is out, Tim Cook is to be responsible for all of Apple's day to day operations."

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Re:Wishing him well (Score:5, Funny)

by leathered ( 780018 ) writes: on Monday January 17, 2011 @11:09AM (#34904282)

I would not wish ill health on any of those people but Uwe Boll, the man has caused misery for millions of people.

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*cough* (Score:4, Funny)

by dakkon1024 ( 691790 ) writes: on Monday January 17, 2011 @11:10AM (#34904288)

Well at least we know it couldn't be a virus.....

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Re:Wishing him well (Score:4, Funny)

by Assmasher ( 456699 ) writes: on Monday January 17, 2011 @11:17AM (#34904378) Journal

You 'demand' that I elaborate? LOL. Well, I demand that you give yourself a swirlie...

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