Can I use it without sound?

Yes. There is a "Begin without sound" option, though the site recommends headphones for the full experience.

How do I participate at the end?

You can leave a short note of roughly 140 characters for Steve and slide a control to light a virtual candle.

The page does not mention the project's source code being available, so its licensing status is unclear.

Thank you, Steve — An interactive tribute to Steve Jobs (1955–2011)

Thank you, Steve is a free interactive web tribute to Steve Jobs, created by Akash Bangad to mark fifteen years since Jobs' death (October 5, 2011). Visitors scroll through a chronological, screen-by-screen journey of Jobs' life and work — from the Apple I in a Los Altos garage, to the Macintosh, NeXT and Pixar, the iMac and iPod, and the iPhone — hearing Jobs' own voice along the way and finishing by leaving a short note and lighting a virtual candle. It also promotes the creator's related film, "Steve Jobs' Last Idea (He Predicted AI in 1983)."

Key Features

Chronological interactive story

Scroll-driven chapters covering 1976 (Apple I), 1984 (Macintosh), 1985–1996 (NeXT and Pixar), 1997 (return to Apple and the iMac), 2001 (iPod), 2007 (iPhone), and 2011 (his passing).

Jobs' voice and archive moments

Plays Jobs' own voice at key moments — the 1984 Big Brother ad context, "Here's to the crazy ones," the 2007 iPhone introduction, and his early predictions about asking computers questions and PCs becoming like trucks.

Participatory ending

Visitors can leave a short message (about 140 characters) for Steve and slide to light a candle, evoking the candle-on-a-phone and sea-of-lights memorials after his death.

Audio controls

Offers a "Begin without sound" option for visitors who prefer a silent experience, with a recommendation to use headphones for the full version.

Begin the experience

Click "Begin" or "Begin without sound"; headphones are recommended for the audio version.

Scroll through the tribute

Scroll to move through each era of Jobs' life, with visuals and spoken moments per chapter.

Leave a message and light a candle

At the end, write a short note (around 140 characters) and slide to light a virtual candle.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Free to experience in the browser with no signup required
Combines visuals, Jobs' actual voice, and interactivity rather than a static article
Respects user preference with a silent mode and skip option
Personal, participatory ending (leaving a note and lighting a candle) rather than just passive reading
Compact and focused — a short experience rather than a lengthy commitment

Cons

Who It's For

Best for

Apple fans and admirers of Steve Jobs wanting a short, emotional remembrance
Anyone interested in a scrollytelling-style walkthrough of Jobs' career milestones
Visitors around October 5 looking to leave a personal note of remembrance

Not ideal for

Readers seeking a detailed, neutral biography or complete Apple company history
Users who need an accessible, text-first reference rather than an audiovisual scroll experience
Teams looking for a collaborative or multi-user memorial platform

FAQ

What is Thank you, Steve?

An interactive web tribute to Steve Jobs (1955–2011), marking fifteen years since his death, where visitors scroll through key moments of his life, hear his voice, leave a short message, and light a virtual candle.

Who made it?

It was created by Akash Bangad, who also made the film "Steve Jobs' Last Idea (He Predicted AI in 1983)," which is linked from the site.

Is it free?

The page presents it as a freely accessible website with no signup, pricing, or payment mentioned.

What periods of Jobs' life does it cover?

Chapters cover 1976 (the Apple I), 1984 (the Macintosh), 1985–1996 (NeXT and Pixar), 1997 (his return to Apple and the iMac), 2001 (the iPod), 2007 (the iPhone), and October 5, 2011 (his passing).

Thank you, Steve