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To: E.H.F. who wrote (1288)	3/25/1998 9:08:00 AM
From: John Lister	Read Replies (1) of 9818

Thanks for the reassurance. I learnt that the old computer languages are the problem. As you said there are millions of lines of code - it is going to be a time-consuming exercise. We have two main problems - 1. Time. Can we get all these systems compliant in time ? I was told that you have to parallel-run the system for at least 6 month to ensure that there are no bugs. So system must be tested and compliant by no later than mid-1999 to be sure that come Jan 1, 2000 there will be no surprises. 2. Cost. How many corporations have the financial resources and willingness to spend money to solve the problem. Even the U.S. Dept. of Defence is still fudging the issue. John

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