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Nigel studied Computer Science at Essex University. During his time there he played a minor role as one of a group of students who created the world's first multi-user computer game.
Nigel studied Computer Science at Essex University. During his time there he played a minor role as one of a group of students who created the world's first multi-user computer game.
He graduated with a B.Sc. degree in Computing Science in 1980. In 1978 while still at the University he discovered a route to the nascent [[ARPANET]], and claims the dubious distinction that his first email address contained no dots.<ref>[http://www.wwtld.org/aboutcctld/history/wwtld1999/elections/nigel.html Campaign statement for Nigel Roberts]</ref>
He graduated with a B.Sc. degree in Computing Science in 1980. In 1978, while still at the University, he discovered a route to the nascent [[ARPANET]], and claims the dubious distinction that his first email address contained no dots.<ref>[http://www.wwtld.org/aboutcctld/history/wwtld1999/elections/nigel.html Campaign statement for Nigel Roberts]</ref>
In 2006, he obtained a degree in English Law from OU/College of Law and went on to be awarded a Qualifying Law Degree (LL.B) with First-Class honours in June, 2008.
In 2006, he obtained a degree in English Law from OU/College of Law and went on to be awarded a Qualifying Law Degree (LL.B) with First-Class honours in June, 2008.
==Work==
==Work==
After graduation, he joined Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) which was, at the time, the second-largest computer company in the world. He worked on PDP-11 (RSX) and VAX/VMS computers on diverse projects, including pioneeering work on the ALL-IN-1 email and office automation package, and X.400 e-mail gateways.
After graduation, he joined Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) which was, at the time, the second-largest computer company in the world. He worked on PDP-11 (RSX) and VAX/VMS computers on diverse projects, including pioneeering work on the ALL-IN-1 email and office automation package, and X.400 e-mail gateways.