The Los Angels Times business section has posted an online article about Apple COO Tim Cook being pegged as Steve Jobs replacement while the latter is out on medical leave.

Through a series of roles, most recently chief operating officer, Cook fixed what ailed Apple in the mid-1990s: poor product quality, spotty availability and absurdly high prices. His reward: For the second time in five years, Jobs this week tapped Cook to run the company while the chief executive takes a medical leave.

The article is a good read especially for any jumpy, trigger happy Apple share holders. Cook is a very well regarded supply chain manager and is eminently qualified to run Apple during Jobs convalescence.

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