Y2K Bug

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Y2K Bug -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- As the year 2000 quickly approaches computer programs all over the world are scrambling to alter current programs into ones that can handle the century change. While the problem may seem simple, change all two-digit years to four-digit years, it is actually a very complicated and tedious process (Millennium). However, if the problem is not fixed it can cause a dominos effect to other systems worldwide. Most computer operating systems and applications …

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…those who do make it on time seldom work perfectly. Some examples of this are the fiascoes that occurred at the Atlanta Olympics and the Denver International Airport, which still does not work properly. The worst aspect to the year 2000 bug is that the deadline cannot be moved and the programs must work perfectly. "Accomplishing that alone in the time remaining will require a Herculean effort unprecedented in the history of computers" (Jager, 8). ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**