"Time Bomb 2000" describes how the year 2000 problem can potentially affect all facets of business life if not properly addressed. Chapters are devoted to effects on home PCs, on the job, the news, airplanes, and more. Advice is given on how to deal with the problem if and when they actually occur. .
EDWARD YOURDON is the Chairman of the Cutter Consortium research organization, as well as the developer of software engineering methodologies used by thousands of companies around the world. He is author of 25 computer books, including Rise and Resurrection of the American Programmer, Death March, and several other best-selling Prentice Hall PTR titles.
JENNIFER YOURDON received a B.A. in economics from Trinity College in Hartford, CT, and did graduate work in economics at NYU. She has worked in research on Wall Street for five years, and is currently employed by a major investment bank. She lives in New York City.