Those who critique Jobs for being driven to produce products, rather than contribute philanthropically to society are foolish. His wealth, and stature in society ensure that it is expected that he ought to have been charitable. Instead he focused on what made him happy, his work.

His ability to cut employees down to size, and his exacting standards are the traits which enabled him to produce the products we now respect him for. He wasn't evil, he was selfish. He wasn't philanthropic, he was too busy working.

Thank you Steve Jobs, you had our - the geeks - backs and will be sorely missed.

Even at the helm of the world's most valuable organisation you kept the pirate flag flying - a maverick until the very end.

So to the billionaire technologist who saw it fit to focus his energy on making our dreams a reality, I say thank you, and goodbye.

"Apple has lost a visionary and creative genius, and the world has lost an amazing human being." Tim Cook.

I doubt I'll ever grow up. I work in the digital industry, dreaming up concepts, research projects and products which often stem from the luxury of sitting by myself, in a coffee shoppe or on the golf course when others my age are standing up to attention in 9AM status meetings. That being said, the way I position myself - the clothes I wear, the way I speak, hell - the way I write - need to reflect this.