I’m Not Dead!

“In terms of an inspirational leader, Steve Jobs is really the best I’ve ever met.” – Bill Gates as quoted in the Bloomberg news obituary for Steve Jobs.

Courtesy of Apple

What, you didn't know that Steve met an untimely demise at the hands of Bloomberg News? Not to worry. Steve wasn't aware of it, either.

Bloomberg News had a major 'uh oh' moment earlier today when it accidentally published a 17-page obituary for Steve Jobs. While the obit never made it into print, it was flashed around the world on the Bloomberg financial newswire service before being quickly retracted.

I can imagine a few hearts stopping, followed by shouts of 'Sell!' as the news appeared in some of the financial papers around the world that subscribe to the Bloomberg newswire service.

A quick look at the stock tickers reassures that there was no apparent blip in Apple values. No harm, no foul. And according to the latest reports, Steve is still among us.