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May212010

Sad Rob

Behind the scenes: Gordon Brown and family leave Downing St

We were talking about different versions of Windows today and I mentioned that in Number 10 Downing Street they still use Windows XP on their systems. I told everyone that I’d seen it on the “historic” pictures taken inside the Prime Ministers’ residence during the election aftermath.

For some reason knowing this was regarded as sad…

Reader Comments (4)

When I saw this picture, that's the first thing I pointed out, too..
May 23, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterNick
And to upgrade would cost the British govenment how much? Times are tough, save where you can.
May 24, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterGarth
Oh, don't worry, I'm sure the second Nick and Dave slivered into no.10 it was out with the Windows and in with the Macs.
They're hip you see. Down with the teens.
May 29, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterJack
Look at the juxtipositoin in that photo, all that "classical" styling in that room wonderfully ruined by technology!
June 1, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterSimon Johnson

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