Sick Computers

I was reminded today of the recent computer problems that occurred at Margate Hospital (Q E Q M), with their computer system, as apparently the health service is facing a multi-billion pound computer cock-up (a frequent occurrence with government departments).

It was suggested to me, that the fault at Margate Hospital (Q E Q M), which has been blamed on staff downloading music files and jamming up the system is a little difficult to understand as employees, are thought to be prevented from downloading media files on much of East Kent hospitals computer systems, perhaps our computer systems are getting just a bit too clever.

Just on Governmental competence to employ computer systems, it would be easier for various government departments just to find a spotty but enthusiastic computer geek, and send him or her, down the road to PC World with a million or two in his pocket. Things would run smoother that way rather than employ the large usually American corporations that regularly fail to come up with the goods but always need a billion or two complete the job (bit like a plumber really).