Steve’s biggest rivals acknowledged his role in changing the world and paid classy tribute to him.
1. Microsoft: In addition to personal condolences from Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer, Microsoft lowered its flags until Friday at all their buildings worldwide. Such an honor is typically reserved for a president. Our respect for Microsoft increased twofold today.
2. Google: In their minimalistic style, Google removed all links from their home page and added a link to Steve Jobs’s tribute page on Apple.com
Many entrepreneurs, leaders and artists whose life were dramatically changed by Steve’s influence paid tribute in their own way. We loved the homepage of Frog Design (which plainly said “Thank you for everything, Steve.” Our favorite was from Pixar, with a touching message from John Lasseter and Ed Catmull.
RIP Steve.
-Cupidtino founders