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Compliance means to meet a standard or to follow standards.
In this particular case, we are looking at the ability of computer programs and operating systems to handle dates properly after December 31, 1999. In some cases, this will just be a curiosity, in others, it could cause major damage to systems or even people. Programs that rely on the correct chronology to operate will function improperly. For example a program that determines if your credit card is valid could invalidate your card because the program reports the card expired in 1901, or even more strangely expired in 1980 or 1970. Computer Services has started an evaluation program to determine the extent of non-Y2K compliance we have on campus.