Unavoidable as businesses interleave - development sometimes calls for separations

We've seen it several times - as business develops, sometimes
interests interleave to the level we
have to change strategy, ownership or partners. Now, as Google's
Android is out and more is to come,
he steps down from the Apple Board of Directors.

A wise and - when the time came - an inevitable move.

More:
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/google-ceo-resigns-from-apple-board-2009-08-03?siteid=bnbh

what's your view on this?