We have blind faith in the ultimate, democratic Internet. Alas, there looms a problem. It seems many of our trustworthy computers will get confused when 1999 clicks to 2000. When a computer is confused, it produces garbage or useless information. When garbage from one computer is fed to another computer, it in turn produces garbage and on and on until the entire Internet spews out garbage.
Expert opinions vary widely.
The banking industry has got a handle on replacing or reprogramming faulty equipment. The power company and telephone company are far behind. The U.S.A. is making headway but Europe and Asia are barely considering the problem. I have received and enjoyed reading The Star for many years. Two points engaged me in your Nov. 5 issue.