9999

[Jim Bell <jbell@adcoservices.com>]

Hi Radsafers,

I'm curious. Now that one of the "bewitching" days has arrived, (9-9-99)
in the computer world, have any of you experienced any problems with
your computer systems? The story as I understand it is that back in the
"old days" many computers were programmed to consider 9999 in a program
as the end of the program or a command to stop the operation. We haven't
experienced a problem and early indications are that the utilities here
in the Chicago area are still on line. At least the lights and a.c.
still work today so I guess that's a good sign. I haven't heard of any
problems at any of the nuclear generating stations in Illinois, so let's
keep our fingers crossed. Who knows, maybe Y2K IS a ploy by the computer
software folks to provide job security and lots of $$$$ after all. I
still think I'll take a raincheck on flying anywhere though on 1-1-00,
Oops, I mean 1-1-2000!

Hope all of you out there are problem free. Cheer up. Tomorrow is
9-10-99! If all goes well today we can all relax for another 3+ months
before the "final" test.

Jim Bell
Adco Services, Inc.

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