Was Steve Jobs' Death Overshadowed by Silence on Ritchie's Passing?

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Steve Jobs, co-founder of Apple and Pixar, passed away at the age of 56 after a battle with pancreatic cancer, a disease known for its high mortality rate. Many expressed their sadness and surprise, despite his health struggles being widely reported. Jobs was celebrated for revolutionizing technology and making computers accessible to the general public, significantly impacting creativity and education. His legacy includes not only innovative products but also a unique approach to business that emphasized design and user experience. The tech world mourns his loss, recognizing the profound influence he had on modern technology and culture.
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vici10 said:
Dennis Ritchie has died. He was a creator of C and participating in creation of UNIX, without it Mac would not exists. It is a lot hype about Jobs, but silence about Ritchie's death. Maybe because Ritchie was a scientists and Jobs was a salesman. It just shows what society values, IMO.
http://thenexusnews.com/no-reaction-to-death-of-an-influential-scientist/851287/

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