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To: Captain Jack who wrote (9365)	1/23/1998 10:18:00 PM
From: Hawkmoon	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 31646

John, As I reread my comments I'm fairly sure that my view of the time frame for Y2K is any different than yours. I stated that Y2K will be the predominant IT issue for the next 2-3 years. While your points are quite valid from a private sector perspective, when it comes to governmental and financial agencies, this work will continue for years past 2000. I do hope that the majority of governmental critical systems become compliant by 2000, but I think that Yourdon's credentials speak volumes when he say there will be major disruptions. Afterall, the guy had written something like 27+ books on various aspects of information systems way before he broached an opinion on Y2K. I really don't know how this thing will unravel over the next two years. But it will likely be both more, and less, serious than any of us expect. The potential geo-political and national security ramifications by themselves should certainly raise a few eyebrows. Y2K is not just a technology issue. I believe it impacts every aspect of our lives so overwhelmingly tied to this technology. One thing is for sure. The next two years will not be boring. Regards, Ron