David, I haven't downloaded any programs to check it out yet. However if I type in the date as Dec. 31, 1999 at 11:59 p.m. and then reboot, mine comes up with a date of Jan. 1, 1980. I did find that if I entered the CMOS setup when it is booting up, I can change the date to Jan. 1, 2000. Then when I shut it down and boot up again and type in DATE, it comes up with the date Jan. 1, 2000. I guess the CMOS is compliant as it has 4 digits for the year, but perhaps the BIOS isn't. Go figure! Terry Beckingham At 06:46 27/06/1998 +0000, you wrote: >Avery, Barrie and List... > >I downloaded the program to check my computer and found that to >my surprise it is not Year2000 compliant. Apparently the bios >is one of the problems. It suggested I invest in a new >motherboard or buy a program which will keep track of my >internal clock. What a pain...Has anyone else checked their >computers and found the same thing? You can post me privately >if you like... > >David Ilvedson, RPT >Pacifica, CA > >> Date: Thu, 25 Jun 1998 13:02:34 -0500 (CDT) >> From: Avery Todd <atodd@UH.EDU> >> Subject: TOURBUS - 23 June 1998 - Best of Tourbus: Y2K >> To: pianotech@ptg.org >> Reply-to: pianotech@ptg.org > >> List, >> >> If the year 2000 problems don't concern you, please feel free to >> delete this post now. >> I have asked for, and received, permission to post this onto the >> list. Because of all the list talk about it lately, I thought it might >> be interesting and/or useful to many of you. >> >> Avery >> >> ========================================================================= >> _________ ____________ ________ __________ _____________ ___ _ >> / | / | | / | \ >> / JOIN THE INTERNATIONAL ADVISORY PANEL / | \ >> |__________|__________/__________|__________|___________/ | \ >> / /______|----\ >> | Answer Questions on Interesting Topics and |//////| | >> | Win $$$ Prizes. 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Shop for everything under the >> sun in our secure, online catalog. Free shipping and fast delivery! >> +--- <a href= "http://www.tropi-ties.com" > CLICK TO VISIT </a> --+ >> >> >> Does Your Computer Have The Millennium Bug? >> ------------------------------------------ >> >> Even if you have a brand new PC, there's a good possibility it may >> not work correctly come January 1, 2000. And even if you don't own >> a PC, you could be in for some major trouble the morning after that >> turn-of-the-century party. (Phooey on the purists who insist - right >> or wrong - that the new millennium begins on 1/1/2001.) >> >> In a nutshell, the Millennium Bug refers to computers that are unable >> to cope with the year 2000. It's estimated that over 90% of >> computers in use today are susceptible to this problem, which arises >> from the fact that many computers and software programs use only two >> digits to represent the year. >> >> Programmers chose this course of action to save precious memory and >> disk space in the early days of computing, but unfortunately this >> shortcut is still used in some software today. People use notation >> like 12/31/99 all the time, but what's a computer going to think when >> the date suddenly becomes 01/01/00? Some computers will think it's >> the year 1900, others will reset to 1980 or some other random date. >> >> WHO WILL BE AFFECTED? >> --------------------- >> >> It is reported that 93% of computers built before 1997, and 43% of those >> built in or after 1997 will have a Year 2000 problem. But since computer >> and software vendors are scrambling to prepare for the year 2000, the >> problem will likely be minimal for the average home PC user who purchases >> hardware or software in the near future. >> >> But many corporations and government officials are sweating bullets. >> In addition to facing huge bills to address the problem (it'll cost >> Uncle Sam about $20 billion) they have to worry about the impact on a >> societal level. >> >> A report by UK-based Corporation 2000 forecasts the new millennium >> will throw New York City into chaos, severely disrupting power >> supplies, schools, hospitals, transport and the finance sector. The >> study predicts that on January 1, 2000, electrical supply will be >> only 50% available for 10 days. Wall Street will be closed for eight >> days, hospital service will be emergency-only for a full month, and >> serious problems will cripple telephone, transportation and postal >> services. >> >> Pundits are making statements ranging from "no big deal" to "doom and >> gloom", but whatever the case, the problem is not limited to New York >> City or even the USA. It would be wise to check with your bank, school, >> and any other institution you deal with to see if they are Year 2000 >> compliant. If you get a blank stare or an evasive answer, take your >> business elsewhere. >> >> TESTING YOUR HARDWARE >> --------------------- >> >> If you think you'll still be using your current computer in December >> 1999, you'd better do a little checking to see if it'll survive >> the Year 2000 (or Y2K) changeover. In addition to faulty software, >> it's likely that your computer's BIOS or CMOS (hardware that controls >> the function of your computer and interfaces with the operating >> system) has the Millennium Bug too. I ran a diagnostic on my trusty >> '486 and found to my surprise that it's going to have a major Y2K >> hangover. >> >> The best way to test your computer's hardware for potential Year 2000 >> problems is to get a free diagnostic tool such as TEST2000. You can >> download this program via the Web at >> >> http://www.RighTime.com >> >> Also check out this site for other Y2K testing & patch resources >> >> http://www.mitre.org/research/cots/COMPLIANT_BIOS.html >> >> or have a look at the online Year 2000 Information Center where >> you'll find a wealth of information, articles, and other helpful >> tools. It's at >> >> http://www.Year2000.com >> >> If you can't get your hands on a diagnostic tool, here's a test you >> can try from the DOS prompt to test your hardware for possible Y2K >> troubles: >> >> - Set the system clock to 11:59 pm on December 31, 1999. The >> commands DATE 12-31-99 and TIME 11:59p will do the trick. >> >> - Turn the computer off, wait two minutes, and turn it back on. >> >> - Issue the DATE command from a DOS prompt. >> >> If your computer reports the year as 2000, that's good. But if the >> year is 1900, 1980, or something other than 2000, you've got the bug. >> Even though some systems can cross the century bridge and maintain >> the correct year, they may have trouble dealing with a date of 2000 >> or greater. Here's another test to check for that problem. >> >> - Set your computer's date to 01-01-2000, turn the computer off, wait >> a minute, and turn it back on. >> >> Most PC's will show the wrong date after this test, even if they >> passed the first test. If your computer fails either test, think >> about getting a motherboard upgrade. For less than $300 you can move >> up to a Pentium class machine and leave your troubles behind. But >> make sure the vendor certifies your new motherboard is "Year 2000 >> Safe" or you'll have a hotrod that can fail the Y2K tests even faster >> than the old machine. >> >> TESTING YOUR SOFTWARE >> --------------------- >> >> Macintosh users, you don't have to worry about hardware-related Year >> 2000 problems, but software may still be an issue for Mac and PC users. >> >> Most commercially available software, as well as the Windows 95/98 and >> Mac operating systems, are year 2000 compliant. But you may have an >> older spreadsheet or database program which keeps track of years with >> a two-digit field. If so, you'll have to upgrade or replace the >> software. >> >> You can test your software by setting the system clock to some date >> in the year 2000, and then try to exercise as many features as >> possible. Pay special attention to any programs that do date >> calculations or comparisons, such as spreadsheets. If your >> amortizations come out wrong, your software may have a problem. If >> you have a database with date fields, run a battery of reports and >> look for unusual or negative values in the listings. >> >> In addition to giving all your software a Year 2000 checkup, visit >> the Web sites of software vendors to find compliancy information. >> Most companies will be releasing upgrades in the next year to fix >> Year 2000 problems, so be sure to upgrade before doomsday. >> >> MORE Y2K LINKS >> -------------- >> >> Visit these sites for additional info on the Year 2000 issue: >> >> http://www.garynorth.com - Gary North >> http://millennia-bcs.com/nfcass.htm - The Cassandra Project >> http://www.y2kchaos.com/survival/s35p121.htm - Understand Y2K in 5 Steps >> http://www.y2kwatch.com - The Y2K Watch >> >> See you next time, and don't forget to vote for your favorite Tourbus >> issues. 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