Check out ZDNet's Help site . The latest in Y2K downloads , including tests and patches. 6 Several incidents involved threats to blow up equipment such as power plants, while others involved cyber intrusions or detection of sophisticated hacker tools. 3 Several stock markets in Asia hit record levels and no problems were reported on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. After a weekend of little more than minor glitches, the world gears up to go back to work.
Experts expect snafus, but no disasters.
PC Week Lab's Tim Dyck was on hand at Skandia's data center as it went through ups and downs on its way to a happy new year. 29 Millions of browser users could have a nasty surprise Dec. 31 when they are blocked from accessing e-commerce and personal finance sites. 29 Pentagon authorizes Web sites to be shut down if deemed necessary to avoid hack attacks and other Y2K wackiness. But main Pentagon site will stay up. 29 Christmas 'card' files and other attachments could carry viruses, so don't open them, especially over the New Year.