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On January 1, 2000, some 80 million computers around the world will attempt to process a 00 year. Without year 2000 (Y2K) compliance assured, some computers will crash, some programs will halt, and others will create countless errors. Worse yet, some programs will produce slightly errant or corrupt data that will be assumed valid because the errors will not be readily detected. Utilities can take strategic steps to ensure that their computer systems are immune from Y2K-related problems. This article discusses the Y2K problem and presents a methodology utilities can follow to take corrective action. Includes reference, table, figure.

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Edition: Vol. 91 - No. 2 Published: 02/01/1999 Number of Pages: 8 File Size: 1 file , 1.4 MB