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Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak argued in a television interview this past week that he thinks Steve Jobs' temporary absence from Apple could be a blessing in disguise. Meanwhile, the parents of interim chief Tim Cook discuss the compulsive work ethic that's helped propel their small town boy to the top of Silicon Valley.

Videos: Woz on Steve Jobs' leave; parents on Tim Cook's rise

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Although Apple announced this month that some songs sold on its market-leading iTunes online service would be available for 69 cents instead of the 99-cent tag Apple had insisted on for years, the change won't necessarily put more money into the pockets of music lovers. In fact, record companies are the ones that plan to come out ahead.

As iTunes Goes, So Goes the Industry

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As Apple Chief Executive Steve Jobs steps away from the helm for a six-month medical leave, the eyes of investors, customers, and employees are intently focused on his No. 2, Chief Operating Officer Timothy D. Cook. Cook, who will act as interim CEO while Jobs is away, is known as a skilled manager who makes up in operational chops what he lacks in marketing and design savvy.

Tim Cook: A Steady Go-To Guide for Apple

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Take a look at Apple's share price, and it's as if the iPhone never happened. Hurt by worries about the health of Chief Executive Steve Jobs, and the economic recession, Apple shares have lost more than half their value over the last eight months and are now trading at around $82 -- similar to levels before the launch of the company's trend-setting touchscreen phone.

Apple Bears vs. Bulls: Are Shares Ripe for Picking

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In an open letter to employees, Apple CEO Steve Jobs revealed that his health concerns now warrant a medical leave of absence, and the world reacted in a big way. The news that his health issues are more complex than originally thought has dominated the financial news world as well as national media and, naturally, the Apple-focused blogosphere.

Steve Jobs' Health, Apple's Future and the Mac Blogosphere Cacophony