The Y2K dilemma is a concern that is involved in everything from banks to elevators. Utah State University is no exception. Computer Services has begun testing individual systems within the university to see if they are Y2K compatible. This is done by making a copy of the systems and rolling the clocks up and seeing what happens.
Time is the main factor.
Testing each program for compatibility is tedious. Each individual program with a clock within the system has to be tested. This can seem relatively simple, but large files can have multiple date entries in them. Each of these dates must be changed seperately. Marshall said that they are trying to assess the problems directly before the turn of the century.