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To: C.K. Houston who wrote (22828)	11/10/1998 11:59:00 PM
From: Cheeky Kid	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 116762

Cheryl, the point I was making, is the use of the word FAILED in Y2K discussions. In radio / TV interviews the Y2K expert would say "all of these systems FAILED Y2K compliance." So the average Joe listening would be very concerned. If the Y2K expert said: This computer failed Y2K compliance but to correct the problem you would have to manually set the date on Jan.01/2000. ------------------------------------ These products below FAILED Y2K Compliance Some Camcorders: Date displayed will be incorrect, but otherwise, unit will function properly. Some Fax Machines: Header will be incorrect, but otherwise, unit will send and receive properly. Some Computers: The date will set to 1/4/80 at the first boot up after Jan 1,2000. Please re-set the date manually at that time. Some Telephone Systems: A software upgrade to make these systems Year 2000 compliant will be available from May 1, 1998. Please contact your dealer for further information. This info was from Panasonic: panasonic.com In my opinion, it is irresponsible for Y2K experts to play on the fear and ignorance of people. If a certain system fails Y2K compliance, explain what the problem is and how and if it can be corrected.