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To: Chuzzlewit who wrote (36001)	3/29/1998 1:55:00 PM
From: Paul van Wijk	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 176387

Paul, >> I think that it may actually serve as an engine to stimulate >> computer sales. True in my opinion. Also keep in mind that most systems has been fixed and tested in a stand-alone environment. In 1999 companies will need a Y2k-compliant test-infrastructure where they can test all the components (hardware, system-software, application-software, network, DBMS etc.) together. Another trigger for extra sales is the fact that not all PC's are Y2k-compliant. Older models especially. If I had the choice of fixing them or upgrading to newer models I would choose the last option. And I'm sure I'm not the only one that thinks that way. Also because upgrading needs less human resources to do. >> I think that the argument that code conversion will preclude >> hardware purchases is nonsense. Yes & no. Yes because most companies reserve extra money on top of their IT-budget. No because the Y2k is a very labor-intensive experience. What I mean is that a company don't have the resources to do a major hardware upgrade and also fixing the Y2k-bug. The shortage of IT-personel is more and more becoming a bottleneck. So far my respons to what you've posted. But I do think that you have to dig deeper to find the real threads. I posted many times about the Y2k-subject because I do seriously believe that it will sooner or later sent a shock-wave through Wallstreet that is a lot bigger than the one we had from the Asia-stuff. Companies that look very save investments at this moment won't be that in the next few years. Only because of a very simple bug. That is why I keep posting about this subject. I'm not pretending I know what will happen. Simply because I don't. But I do now that the impact will be very, very large. Hopes this stimulates you to do some more research on the subject and, as always, draw your own conclusions. With regards, Paul