It's official--Steve Jobs has written and submitted his resignation letter to Apple. Below is his resignation letter, via BusinessWire:
To the Apple Board of Directors and the Apple Community:
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.
I hereby resign as CEO of Apple. I would like to serve, if the Board sees fit, as Chairman of the Board, director and Apple employee.
As far as my successor goes, I strongly recommend that we execute our succession plan and name Tim Cook as CEO of Apple.
I believe Apple’s brightest and most innovative days are ahead of it. And I look forward to watching and contributing to its success in a new role.
I have made some of the best friends of my life at Apple, and I thank you all for the many years of being able to work alongside you.
Steve
Steve Jobs has been the brainchild of many of Apple's amazing products, so it will be very interesting to see how the company progresses without him as the CEO. He will, however, continue to be on the Chairman of the Board, and has named Tim Cook as the new CEO of the company.
For more up-to-date information, follow CNN as they continue to bring updated information as to the reason for the resignation and the plan that Apple has in place for its future.
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