Re: TEST: Is your computer Year 2000 compatible?

[Hans van der Genugten <genugten@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hello Murray,

Sat, 18 Jul 1998 13:09:26-0700 <Murray_Charters@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote on
the subject: "Apple/Mac Y2K Compliant? NOT!!"

<<<< Many of the programs running on Apples / Macs come from third party
suppliers, and many of them are "ported" from PC versions. Also,
custom code may have been developed in the actual systems running on
top of application programs. >>>>

Yes!

<<<< In addition, if you are running any programs in an office / company
environment you must ensure that everyone is using the same version of the
software. >>>>

Yes!

<<<< Apple / Mac programs are more likely to be Year 2000 Compliant than PC
programs, however you can NEVER assume there is absolutely no risk. >>>>

Yes!

<<<< If testing finds any incompatibilities, and you decide to stop using a
program, you must ensure that it is deleted from every hard drive and that
there are no copies left which may accidentally be re-installed. >>>>

My posting was intended for STAND-ALONE home computers. The situation for
companies, networks and servers in office-situations is totally different
from the one at home. In the office-situation there has to be taken
considerable action (with the considerable costs). There are no doubt risks,
e.g. most financial records in a company are time-sensitive. Professional
help is required in most of the cases.

<<<< One of the biggest problems with the Year 2000 Compatibility is that
people make blind assumptions... >>>>

That was the intention of my posting: to inform the listmembers not to make
the blind assumption that although your PC is not COMPLETELY Y2K-compliant,
as IMO e.g. is the case with Jerry's PC, that that does not inherent means
your PC is useless, but often is perfectly usable after 2000 after a few
minor adjustments.

<<<< Apple MacIntosh computers are ALWAYS Year 2000 compatible!!!
NOT!!!!!!!!!!! >>>>

In the stand alone situation at home, in the case of the hardware, as
already clarified in my original posting, MACS are ALWAYS Y2K-compliant!!

Hans.