We're talking about systems that actually make banks run, not the coffee maker. The systems have been first tested for the date changeover three months ago and for readiness through 2001. That means every bank has been visited at least twice and every thrift at least three times. That has been an interesting and difficult balancing act. We were just really trying to assure people money would be available, but only if needed.
Banks are very heavily computer-oriented.
And because money is what makes the economy run, it so important that their systems are ready. The Cincinnati Enquirer , a Gannett Co. Inc. newspaper.