Another media hype -- September 9, 1999 in every language I've studied is 090999 not 9999. The actual problem date might have been in late April which on the Julian calender used by a lot of institutions is 9999. Gee, I didn't hear of any great computer failures then. Makes me sad to admit I've got a degree in Journalism. Chuck '85 Westy -- Roland -- 45k '89 Honda Civic Wagon -- That Old Thang -- 116k |
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