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REPEAT [Y2K]

Just about everyone has heard about the Y2K problem by now. While many understand that very big and very old computing systems might be in trouble, many are unaware that even your relatively new hardware, operating system, software applications and data files can be affected. We take a look at how your PC may very likely have its own compliance problems to deal with in the year 2000. [Episode #1703, First broadcast: 10/5/1999] PCfix 2000 Mike Johnston from the About Time Group, helps us understand the hardware side of the Year 2000 problem. From the CMOS on your mother board, to the BIOS in the operation system, he shows us what these chips look like and where they are in the computer. Mike also introduces us to PCFix 2000, a program that will run a check to see if your CMOS and BIOS (both must be problem free) are 100% Y2K ready. Symantec Dana Prussoff demonstrates Symantec's Norton 2000 product. This software is particularly helpful in determining what Y2K problems you might have with your software applications and data files. Microsoft Don Jones, with Y2K Readiness at Microsoft, gives us the perspective of the world's leading PC operating system and software vendor. Don shows us an example of a problem with Windows 98 and where to find the fix at the MS Web site. He also talks about fixes for MS application software (also available at the MS Web site). Windows Magazine Mike Elgan, Editor of Windows Magazine, shows us what resources are available on the Web for anyone concerned about the Y2K problem. He points out what Windows Magazine has been saying and what its readers have been saying in their Y2K discussion area. He also shows us what information the US Government is offering (also for the general consumer) and the information available at a general interest Y2K Web site. Finally he takes us to a "survivalist" Web site, one that assumes the coming of the millennium is going to cause worldwide havoc. Y2K in the Wider World Come January 1

English
  • Originally Aired October 5, 1999
  • Runtime 30 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-G
  • Network PBS
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