There aren't any details yet, but it appears that Steve Jobs as retired from his position as the CEO of Apple. Say what you will about Steve (and I did like making fun of him), you will have to admit that he was a genius who turned a dying company into one of the strongest in that field.
Here's the letter:
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
Again!
You know how it is with tech companies; sometimes it takes a couple of releases to get things right.