Piracy build up Romania

Posted on Tuesday, February 06 2007 @ 3:15 CET by Thomas De Maesschalck

Romania's president Traian Basescu said to Bill Gates during a press conference that piracy has helped the young generation discover computers:

Basescu added that piracy has helped Romania become an IT powerhouse in Eastern Europe. Gates, apparently aghast at the statement, had no comment.
The press conference was held in Bucharest to celebrate the opening of Microsoft's newest global technical center. Basescu said, "Piracy has helped the young generation discover computers. It set off the development of the IT industry in Romania."

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Thomas has been messing with computer since early childhood and firmly believes the Internet is the best thing since sliced bread. Enjoys playing with new tech, is fascinated by science, and passionate about financial markets. When not behind a computer, he can be found with running shoes on or lifting heavy weights in the weight room.

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