This quarter's issue is a virtual supermarket of news concerning campus systems changes, lab upgrades, and the new electronic mail server. As always, we appreciate your comments and wish to hear your concerns. The year 2000 will soon be upon us, and around the world governments, corporations, and individuals are combating what has come to be known as the greatest technological challenge that humanity has ever faced. It is as widespread as it is dangerous, and expensive. Corporations and government organizations worldwide face possible shutdown as their computer systems and heavy machinery cease to function when the new year rolls around.
Humans are the most adaptable species on the planet.
We will adapt, we will grow. The problem will not be eradicated, but we will survive. There will be complications, and we may temporarily have to live without some of our modern conveniences - running water, electricity, electronic cash. Yes, even the local 24 hour superstore may possibly have to close for a while. In theory, the Y2K problem is not complicated, it's just extremely widespread.