Klarinet Archive - Posting 000621.txt from 1998/08

From: <GrabnerWG@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Y2K
Date: Fri, 21 Aug 1998 11:30:23 -0400

I have been in the computer biz now for 17 (Gezzzzzzzzzz) years, as a
programmer, designer, implementer, manager, salesman, whatever.

The Y2K problem is real!

The cariest thing is that so many things that we take for granted are one way
or another governed by microchips pre 486. Electric power grids for example.
Phone switching equipment. Municipal water supplies.

Most, but not all, of the faulty computer logic will be replaced by the middle
of 1999. The US, Canada, UK, and Australia are in pretty good shape. Europe in
general is a year behind us. The Pacific rim is hopeless, as are all the third
world countries.

Tip........stay at home late 1999 and early 2000....many things will just not
work! You do NOT want t be stranded in Tunisia in a hotel with no power,
phone, running water, or sanitation. AND American Express WONT be able to
replace your stolen card....or even get cash to you.

I plan to NOT FLY in Dec 1999 thru Feb 2000........do you know how old the
computers are that are used by the FAA??????? They cant even get parts
anymore.

I'm not predicting doomsday....the world got along without computers for 4 1/2
billion years.....however....get ready for some annoying if not dangerous
disruptions.

Many in the know are, or will be: stocking fresh water, buying a portable
generator and fuel, stocking up on canned goods and toilet paper and other
necessities, laying a supply of cash (will cash stations work?) etc etc etc.

If you want more info...let me know.......

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