Synopsis
Will your organization's computer programs run the way you need them to on January 1, 2000? The time to find out is NOW! This timely book gives a brief yet thorough explanation of what the Year 2000 Problem is, how it came about, and why you need to begin addressing the problem today. The author effectively discusses the costs involved to correct it -- a single mid-size company which began corrective measures on January 1, 1997, will spend an estimated $3.6 to $4.8 million -- and the dangers of not correcting the problem at all. By offering a complete planning process to handle the change to the year 2000, this valuable book is every business executives', IT directors', IS managers', and programmers' guide to successfully solving the Year 2000 Problem.
* Features a complete overview of what the Year 2000 Problem is and expert analysis on how it will affect any operation that uses computers
* Provides thorough discussion of Safety Blankets for staff-built software, off-the-shelf software packages, vendor software, outsourced systems, and more
* Arms the reader with a checklist of issues to start addressing the problem
* Identifies the type of help available and where to find it
* Equips the reader with a complete methodology for exterminating the year 2000 bug from any system
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About the Author
Jim Keogh, a computer science professor at St. Peter's College, spent more than a decade tackling cutting-edge technology problems involving multi-platformed, networked systems for major Wall Street investment banking firms. Rectifying the year 2000 problem is probably the toughest technological challenge that he has ever faced. Jim is the author of more than 25 books on a variety of programming languages and topics. He is a former contributing editor and columnist for Popular Electronics magazine and a former associate editor for Personal Computer magazine.
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