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At 17:52 1999/08/15 -0500, you wrote: >Subject: Y2K >>>For those of you running Windows, this is a fix for a small >>>Y2K problem. After running this quick little test, much to my >>>surprise, I learned that my computer would have failed on >>>01-01-2000, due to a computer clock glitch. Fortunately, a >>>quick fix is provided, should your computer fail the test... sorry bob i think this is yet another juvenile-dweeb-sourced-fear-mongering-internet-hoax at least as it applies to ibm-type pcs the 'test' and the 'quick fix' described are simply 'tweaks' on the date display for windows software [and despite what mr gates says, windows is not the operating system] the system clock in the 'brain' of your computer is another matter and needs to be checked out, especially if your computer is as old as mine my advice would be to visit the manufacturer's website [ibm, compaq, dell, gateway, etc = the hardware manufacturer] ain't technology fun? janet janet paterson 52 now / 41 dx / 37 onset snail-mail: PO Box 171 Almonte Ontario K0A 1A0 Canada website: a new voice <http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/Village/6263/> e-mail: <[log in to unmask]>