People behind internet giants Facebook and Google expressed their gratitude to Apple's ex-chief Steve Jobs.

Innovator, role model and mentor are some of the words that described the late Steve Jobs.

Mark Zuckerberg and Eric Schmidt are two of people in the realm of technology. The two have sent their thanks and salute to Steve Jobs.

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg posted on his own wall, "Steve, thank you for being a mentor and a friend. Thanks for showing that what you build can change the world. I will miss you."

On the other hand, Eric Schmidt, the chairman of Google, said "Steve defined a generation of style and technology that's unlikely to be matched again."

Google has been a competitor to Apple in the phone business. However, rivalries are set aside in this time of grief.

People in the field of technology described Steve Jobs as someone to look up to and a role model.

Twitter overflowed with tweets related to Steve Jobs death. As the trending topic started last night and today, messages, tributes and condolences showed how valuable Steve Jobs to the society and his vast influence in the technological field.

Common people gather in front of Apple Stores and send flowers and light candles as their own tribute to Apple's ex-chief.