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To: John Mansfield who wrote (334)	4/30/1998 2:18:00 PM
From: John Mansfield	of 618

'Beware Y2K building bug By Karina Barrymore Forget the crippled invoice system or the wayward automatic teller, the infamous 2000 computer bug may lock you in your elevator, leave you gasping for breath or even shut down your whole office building. Despite the mire of computer lingo and the temptation for glazed eyes at the mere mention of it, building owners can not overlook the risks from the Y2K bug. According to consultant engineer Norman Disney & Young, the potential computer problems when the century date changes to 2000 have the potential to shut down crucial building services such as lifts, fire protection and air conditioning, and may empty whole office buildings. afr.com.au

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