The Millenium Bug

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The year 2000 computer problem, also called the Millennium Bug, is a sort of "digital time bomb." And when that bomb goes off, it will be similar to a giant hard disk failure. However, it will be a billion times worse than the worst computer crash you've ever experienced or could possibly imagine. It will affect personal computers, mainframe computers, and even embedded computer chips in various appliances, instruments, and other devices. And when it happens, …

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…better than no preparation, so get started. The sooner you start, the less you will spend. As more and more people realize that a crisis of some proportion is inevitable, the more they will be scrambling to prepare. And because more and more dollars will be chasing fewer and fewer supplies, prices will begin rising, you can be sure of that. The longer you wait to prepare, the more expensive it is going to be.