And finally...Diamond Jubilee: monarchy and technology in history

From ZDNet UK

“At this time of national rejoicing, one sector remains curiously silent: information technology.

It's long been thought that the British royal family – representing as it does feudalism, anachronism and a deep respect for tradition over modernity – has had little contact with IT and even less interest. This is a shame. The Windsors, like many of their historical antecedents, have been heavily involved with the cutting edge of many technologies – just look at Charles I – and while the public might just note the odd website here, the occasional Twitter feed there, there are many other stories to be told.”

Read more at ZDNet UK

NCC Weekly News Update 11 June 2012

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