Formerly About Applied Materials Message Board

STOCKTALK

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor. We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community. If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.

Politics : Formerly About Applied Materials

AMAT 226.08

+1.2%

3:59 PM EST

Public Reply Prvt Reply Mark as Last Read File

Previous 10 Next 10 Previous Next

To: Artslaw who wrote (26120)	11/10/1998 11:27:00 PM
From: Paul V.	Read Replies (1) of 70976

Steven, As a PhD. in engineering, how do you view the Y2K problem ast it is related to the electricity and embedded chips. In speaking with various employees of Union Electric I have been told that there are embedded chips in the electrical lines which are not compatiable with the year 2000. From what I have been led to believe there are four major power grids. My question is, What happens if there is some failures in the lines or grid? Will we have black outs or worse? Is it reasonable to purchase a gas powered generator to provide electricity for each of our home? Additionally, from a stock perspective won't the lack of compatiable computers and electrical lines create a greater need for semiconductors through the elimination of obsolete computers and their replacement and the additional purchase of first owner computers. If my logic is correct then the SEMI's and Semi-equipment makers should have a field day. Would you clarify for me the above observations. Thanks. Paul V.

Report TOU Violation

Share This Post

Public Reply Prvt Reply Mark as Last Read File

Previous 10 Next 10 Previous Next