Contrary to popular opinion, the Y2K deadline isn t hard and fast, but will arrive in stages based on important fiscal and application dates, not all at once. From all indications, this hasn t happened. Considering how few, how piddling and how quickly were fixed, the Y2K-related problems reported around the world with the arrival of 1999, the early estimates of Y2K s impact should now be set somewhere in the center of the spectrum. A little peace of mind and the data necessary to test assumptions about the risk from Y2K non-compliant systems. The introduction of the Euro proves that institutions, organizations, companies and consumers can, if they prepare, meet IT deadlines successfully, even if all the computers aren t ready.
Human ingenuity works.
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