Microsoft backs Welsh language
Apr 17 2008 by David Williamson, Western Mail
Computing giant Microsoft yesterday launched a Welsh language digital literacy initiative.
It follows a £50,000 investment and is intended to help adult and school-age users learn key computer skills.
Microsoft’s Kristen Weatherby said: “[This] will provide those people currently learning the Welsh language and existing speakers the essential tools to succeed in today’s knowledge-driven economy. We are proud to be working with the Welsh Assembly Government to help build a digitally literate workforce in Wales that is highly skilled and globally competitive.”
Education minister Jane Hutt said: “It is a tribute to how far the Welsh language has come in a short period of time that Microsoft has made it the first minority language to be used in such a scheme.”
"The Nineteenth century saw a great Springtime of Nations as the revolutions of 1848 saw new countries created the length and breadth of Europe. In our world today we are now seeing our own Spring Awakening with people and cultures that have long been dormant and subdued asserting their right to exist, their right to dream." Adam Price MP
here's the link to it:
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Thanks for the link Al :).
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