I wonder where Apple would be if Jobs had never left? That moment in the late 90s early 2000s where revenue was down and profitability was going up is very int

I wonder where Apple would be if Jobs had never left? That moment in the late 90s early 2000s where revenue was down and profitability was going up is very interesting. If I didn't know that time period coincided with Jobs return, I'd say they were just milking the cash cow at that point.