The entire Planet is hurting today after the news  of the death of one of Technologies greatest leaders.  A day after the announcement of the iPhone 4s the Apple co founder Steve Jobs has passed away at the age of 56.

Jobs died “peacefully” surrounded by family members, his family said in a statement.

Many people may be viewing this screen with a non Macintosh computer and be unaware that the computer you are using was most likely inspired by one of Jobs creations.

A sad sad day for many, and many thoughts and prayers go with the Jobs family.

“Apple has lost a visionary and creative genius, and the world has lost an amazing human being. Those of us who have been fortunate enough to know and work with Steve have lost a dear friend and an inspiring mentor,” he said.

“Steve leaves behind a company that only he could have built, and his spirit will forever be the foundation of Apple.”