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In reply to the discussion: I cannot say this too many times: [View all]bigbrother05
(5,995 posts)23. Was involved in Y2K planning at an Army Depot, it was no joke
Multiple legacy software systems as well as machine controls were susceptible to the glitch. We did a lot of work and spent lots of money to make sure we didn't crash.
Believe me, a nonevent was welcomed. Can only imagine the pucker factor at large utilities when the clocks rolled over.
If nothing else, Y2K forced folks to upgrade their old systems, both software and hardware.
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