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Technology Stocks : Discuss Year 2000 Issues
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To: flatsville who wrote (5378)4/8/1999 3:43:00 PM
From: Hawkmoon  Read Replies (2) of 9818
 
"On Dec. 31, 1999, we will switch the plant over to manual control and then slowly bring the computer-run systems back on line after Jan. 1," Frank said. "We operated this plant manually for 32 years, and we can do it again."

Flatsville,

Above is an example of what I was referring to in a response to certain poster on this thread. Many of these systems have existed for years and only in the past decade or two actually were automated to increase efficiency and reduce labor costs. However, these guys in Denver seem to indicate they can operate manually, stripping away the automation controls.

That is the crux of my argument in regards to other infrastructure as well, including power. Now I'm not an engineer and I'm not going to say that my argument is especially sound. However, I have the sense that we're not being held hostage to our technology to the EXTREMES that certain other people claim we are.

Is it inconvenient? Yes. Does it mean that they can't maintain some semblance of functionality on their treatment systems? No.

I'm just interested in taking a cool-headed approach and analysis of the potential problems and resolutions before declaring the sky is falling and we all start looking to play starring roles in our own personal "Road Warrior" sagas.

Regards,

Ron

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