They didn't imagine that these computers could eventually play such a major role in societies across the globe. In the computer's infancy, designers faced the challenge of compressing great bundles if information on hard drives with only limited storage capacity. In order to save valuable space, they omitted the first two digits of date sensitive information. The human mind can comprehend the changes in this date, but computers can't.
Some experts predict as complete societal shutdown, an apocalypse, or the end of the world.
Others believe there is simply nothing to worry about. As the time has drawn nearer, some of the fear and panic related to this Y2K countdown has surfaced. The purpose of this book is neither to argue with the possible scenarios, nor instill dreadful fear, but to focus one's energies on timely, consistent preparation. Our approach reflects some of the steps one would take as if preparing for emergencies such as major snowstorms, hurricanes, or earthquakes. We hope this planning guide will provide valuable ideas and information that encourage advanced planning and thorough preparation.