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To: Bill Wexler who wrote (21655)	8/4/1998 4:43:00 PM
From: John Mansfield	Respond to of 31646

Denialists like Wexler, please press 'Next'. Another boring Y2k article from NY Times posted by John Mansfield. IMO people denying and ridiculing the serious effects of Y2k on society will be helt responsable one day by the American people. John Mansfield ____________________ New York Times Editorial NEW YORK TIMES Editorial August 2, 1998 The Millennium Bug Looms Fear of chaos in the world's computer systems in the year 2000 may be hard for most people to take seriously. The temptation is to assume that since technicians created the problem, technicians can solve it. But with only 516 days until the fateful turnover, it is clear that the United States is not moving fast enough to fix its computers or prepare for significant disruptions. Instead of addressing a potential crisis, many leaders in business and government are complacent, declining to act for fear of lawsuits or engaging in political fights. Their lack of attention could be crippling. The so-called millennium bug arises from chips and software coded to mark the years with only two digits. If not adjusted by Jan. 1, 2000, myriad systems will "roll over like the odometer on an old Chevy," as Wired magazine put it, effectively thinking they had just jumped back to the year 1900. No one is sure what will happen. The breakdowns could be minor, or they could disable everything from air traffic control systems to financial networks, power grids, hospitals and home appliances. Some economists warn of a global recession. It makes sense to prepare for the worst. The Federal Government has made progress but is far behind in upgrading air traffic systems, Medicare, the Pentagon and other sectors. In addition, a petty budget dispute between the House and Senate has blocked $3 billion in emergency funds to speed up the process. A major problem is that even if the Federal Government is in perfect shape, its systems could become impaired by interacting with state and local governments, where potential problems are rampant. Similarly, big businesses could fix their own systems only to have them break down by contact with noncompliant customers, clients and suppliers at home and overseas. The Securities and Exchange Commission is actively monitoring efforts to root out problems throughout the financial industry, but much more needs to be done. President Clinton has belatedly stepped up the Federal campaign to increase public awareness by establishing a Council on Year 2000 Conversion, but he and Al Gore, the First Technophile, should do even more. They and sympathetic members of Congress should win passage of legislation to encourage companies to share information with one another, disclose problems to the public and move more aggressively to correct them. At present, many businesses are afraid to act out of fear that any corrective efforts that fell short would simply invite lawsuits charging that they knew their systems were flawed. If the millennium bug problem were simply a matter of software, it would be bad enough. But experts say the most dangerous aspect of the problem is that so many systems -- from missiles to natural-gas pipelines to hospital equipment -- rely on billions of tiny chips embedded where they would have to be found by engineers and reprogrammed or replaced. Congress should consider tax incentives or subsidies to encourage businesses to identify vulnerabilities and recruit professionals, including retired people. It may well be that all these problems can be managed. But experts recommend that employees ask their bosses about what is being done to get ready. If the answer is that there is nothing to worry about, it is time to start worrying. It will cost billions to fix potential problems. But that is nothing compared to what it will cost if the fears of many experts prove correct. geocities.com ====================================================== "It makes sense to prepare for the worst." Pollyanna's take heed - the NY Times said it now, not just Milne. From: "Art Frank" <Artfrank@ix.netcom.com> Date: Sun, 2 Aug 1998 11:28:47 -0700 Newsgroups: comp.software.year-2000

To: Bill Wexler who wrote (21655)	8/4/1998 5:24:00 PM
From: Manfred	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 31646

You are a complete moron, Billie Boy. You are in trouble, boy. You will regret your accusation of ccsi being a fraud. Manfred

To: Bill Wexler who wrote (21655)	8/4/1998 5:28:00 PM
From: Traveler	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 31646

Mr. Wexler, I am relatively new to this thread and must admit to a bit of confusion. I thought Mr. Guerrieri (post # 21603 dated August 3) asked a series of very logical questions. Did I miss something, or was your complete response to his questions contained in your subsequent post, "I am 100% correct..."? Would you please expand upon that? If you're not able to, that's fine, but a response would give your position more credibility. I must admit that I have not researched all of your postings to this thread. If I have missed factual data posted earlier concerning massive fraud in this stock, I apologize. If so, please direct me to the post. Thank you, in advance, for your assistance. Regards, Bill Sheridan.

To: Bill Wexler who wrote (21655)	8/5/1998 9:27:00 AM
From: Ken Salaets	Respond to of 31646

>> Better yet, why don't you buy lots more TAVA and start posting 20 or 30 Y2K articles a day like John Mansfield? Well, if nothing else, gotta admire your persistence there, Old Bill. Attack any and everyone who exposes your ignorance and efforts to manipulate. Dodge questions that challenge you to do more than call people and company names. Attempt to demonize those whose persistence undermines your scheme. They must really frustrate the hell out of you, given your constant whining. LOL! And finally, run like hell from any and every statement and prediction that you make that exposes you for exactly what you are. Let me guess. At least once a day you go outside and accuse the Sun of being a fraud because it's going down! LOL!