Steve Jobs To Take Leave Of Absence?

TheStreet.com is publishing a rumor that Steve Jobs may be taking a leave of absence from Apple. No further explanation is provided, as the rumor is simply stated as an announcement is forthcoming.

Rumors regarding Steve Jobs can often get out of hand, and the current rumor may simply reflect speculation based upon the ongoing SEC stock option backdating investigation. The Street in 2005 issued apparently false rumors that Apple and Google would partner to deliver iTunes tracks through Google. - macrumors.com

Last time Jobs left Apple it almost died. Steve has always been the leading vision of Apple though it would be stupid to say they couldn't survive without him. But do we really wanna test that theory...