Hi Matt,
Collapse from the failure of the very many computer systems(that won't
make y2k remediation) around the world that are used to support our
lives. Utilities, telecommunications, food industry, manufacturing
plants, oil pipelines, banking, etc...
"Oh come on Anton", you ask, "they'll all get it fixed in time."
To that I say, it is a scientific impossibility. There is no y2k
tool that can completely fix the problem. They are only tools that
can speed the process up, but the task is simply too enormous to
complete in the short time frame. The deadline is Jan, 1 2000 and it
can't be pushed back. Did you know there is not one y2k compliant
telecommunications company, or that the 2 largest bank in the US
are not y2k compliant and most likely will not finish in time?
The intesity level of the aftermath of y2k is debatable, but it would
be wise not to take any chances and make personal and family
preparations.
Do some hard research on y2k, and beware of corporate and government
propaganda. They only tell you what you want to hear. Here's something
to get you started by a distinguished economist, Ed Yardeni. Also a
GAO(General Accounting Office) testimony. Spread the awareness and
maybe the landing will become easier for us all.
Anton
webcom.com - Yardeni's BIS speech.
house.gov - GAO testimony.
garynorth.com - BIS press release. |
