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To: Big Dog who wrote (20442)	7/11/1998 6:27:00 PM
From: John Mansfield	Respond to of 31646

'Using a 3rd party to analyse our Y2K inventory asked in the Electric Utilities and Y2K Q&A Forum I work at a large gold and copper mine in Indonesia. We have recently completed a Y2k inventory of all the software and hardware used in operations. To save time we are considering using a 3rd party to analyse out Y2k inventory and advise on the compliance status of the listed items. Can anyone recommend a company that specialises in carrying out this work for large companies that rely on the use of automated equipment for production. Regards Philippa Hayes Asked by Philippa Hayes (Philippa_Hayes@fmi.com) on July 06, 1998. ... greenspun.com

To: Big Dog who wrote (20442)	7/11/1998 10:10:00 PM
From: Rick Bullotta	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 31646

Other people are providing similar information and tools to TAVA's, albeit not as comprehensive or "compiled". Almost all major automation vendors provide a Y2K compliance list for their hardware and software products. In fact, Allen-Bradley/Rockwell Automation, which is over 50% of the North American market, provides a free tool for scanning PLC code for compliance issues that anyone can use (doesn't require a "consultant"). Check out the following link: ragts.com Just wanted to clarify that there alternatives out there...