I think you're right, that his health has deteriorated to such a point that he is literally preparing to die. That said, if that's not the case, then Cringely

I think you're right, that his health has deteriorated to such a point that he is literally preparing to die. That said, if that's not the case, then Cringely is probably more right than he knows. Steve Jobs doesnt seem like the type of person who can just walk away from his life's work and still be fulfilled.