Publisher's Synopsis
"Year 2000 in Easy Steps" is a unique guide to the Millennium problem. In easy, digestible chunks, this book explains why computers that can do billions of complex calculations in a minute cannot cope with a simple changeover of the date format. Additionally, it offers practical guidelines for ALL.;Starting with two scenarios with non-Year 2000 compliant computer and electronic systems, the author shows what could happen from 2359 hours on 31st December 1999. He then explains the Year 2000 problem: What it is and the history; the impact of Year 2000 being a leap year; current statistics and viewpoints and their implications; the effects of Year 2000 on software, Apple Mac, UNIX based computers, Windows NT, mainframes and proprietary computer systems; typical applications that will be affected; the implications for corporations, small businesses and individuals. Also provides insights to the Year 2000 gainers and losers. This is followed by practical guidelines to what needs to be done. Areas covered include: devising a fix strategy; practical tips on safeguarding data and identifying files that will be affected; updating existing software and data; costs involved; legal aspects for companies, clubs and societies; testing a PC for the Year 2000 bug; choosing the right Year 2000 consultants and repairers and purchasing Year 2000 compliant systems. Even includes a six-step fix approach - all under a tenner!
