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Lots of personal opinion
I bought this years ago. I had read one of Ms. Ali's books before (How not to eat pork, I think) and I was intrigued by her writing style and forward speaking. With this particular book it has some common sense lessons in it, mixed with a lot of NOI opinionated overtones. I can respect her beliefs, but at times it was too much. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Government Finance Review, published by Government Finance Officers Association on June 1, 1997. The length of the article is 1988 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

From the supplier: The impending year 2000 problem is one of the greatest challenges in the area of information technology which threatens to cause a worldwide financial catastrophe if not addressed properly and immediately. Governments are thus advised to take steps to solve the so-called 'Y2K' problem as soon as possible as the price of computer conversion will increase as the year 2000 nears. The US General Services Admn offers several 'Year 2000 Best Practices.' These include organizing a project team, soliciting support from expert computer technicians and conducting a thorough inventory of computer systems.

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Title: The year 2000: 30 months and counting. (year 2000 computer transition problem)(includes related article on World Wide Web sites which provide year 2000 assistance)
Author: Paul Zorn
Publication: Government Finance Review (Magazine/Journal)
Date: June 1, 1997
Publisher: Government Finance Officers Association
Volume: v13Issue: n3Page: p43(2)

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This digital document is an article from National Underwriter Property & Casualty-Risk & Benefits Management, published by The National Underwriter Company on February 3, 1997. The length of the article is 727 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

From the supplier: Marsh and McLennan is responding to client requests for a product which would cover exposures cause by computer problems from machines not equiped to handle the date change at the year 2000. The new insurance product will be popular because the problem and its risks are not limited to any one industry. Marsh and McLennan will offer up to $200 million in coverage.

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Title: M&M develops new product to help cure millennium bug.(Marsh and McLennan to offer insurance for year 2000 computer problem)
Author: Lee Ann Gjertsen
Publication: National Underwriter Property & Casualty-Risk & Benefits Management (Magazine/Journal)
Date: February 3, 1997
Publisher: The National Underwriter Company
Issue: n5Page: p2(2)

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This digital document is an article from Association Management, published by American Society of Association Executives on September 1, 1998. The length of the article is 602 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

From the supplier: Associations have the right to select vendors who can furnish them with sufficient solutions to the problem of third-party-developed-or-maintained computer systems which are not year 2000 compliant. This process of vendor selection for Y2K concerns will involve three main steps. First, associations must conduct an initial legal review of existing license agreements with third-party technology providers. Second, the entity must send its vendors a letter to assess the time it will take to obtain compliant products. Vendor follow-up is the third step.

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Title: Seeking vendor compliance. (year 2000 computer date transition concerns)
Author: Daniel B. Hassett
Publication: Association Management (Magazine/Journal)
Date: September 1, 1998
Publisher: American Society of Association Executives
Volume: v50Issue: n9Page: p59(1)

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This digital document is an article from National Underwriter Property & Casualty-Risk & Benefits Management, published by The National Underwriter Company on August 4, 1997. The length of the article is 571 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

From the supplier: The year 2000 compliance issue requires independent insurance agents to select new hardware and software. Every piece of equipment needs to be tested to ensure the equipment is compliant. Agents must communicate with one another to discuss computer problems and their resolution as well as discuss computer changes and their efficacy.

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Title: Y2K makes agent choices much harder.(year 2000 computer problem, agency management software/hardware systems)
Author: Victoria Sonshine Pasher
Publication: National Underwriter Property & Casualty-Risk & Benefits Management (Magazine/Journal)
Date: August 4, 1997
Publisher: The National Underwriter Company
Volume: v101Issue: n31Page: p2(1)

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This digital document is an article from Alaska Business Monthly, published by Alaska Business Publishing Company, Inc. on January 1, 1999. The length of the article is 839 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Finance and Y2K.(Alaskan banks deal with year 2000 computer problem)
Author: Saundra Middleton
Publication: Alaska Business Monthly (Magazine/Journal)
Date: January 1, 1999
Publisher: Alaska Business Publishing Company, Inc.
Volume: 15Issue: 1Page: 24(3)

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This digital document is an article from Alaska Business Monthly, published by Alaska Business Publishing Company, Inc. on August 1, 1998. The length of the article is 2571 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: This bug bytes! (Year 2000 computer problem)(Cover Story)
Author: Saundra Middleton
Publication: Alaska Business Monthly (Magazine/Journal)
Date: August 1, 1998
Publisher: Alaska Business Publishing Company, Inc.
Volume: v14Issue: n8Page: p40(6)

Article Type: Cover Story

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This digital document is an article from The Futurist, published by World Future Society on April 1, 1999. The length of the article is 1998 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

From the supplier: Management of the consequences of the year 2000 computer problem (Y2K) has been the focus of the World Future Society conference on Dec 16-17, 1998 in Washington, DC. The conference aimed at raising awareness on specific areas that could be affected by the Y2K.

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Title: Y2K scenarios & strategies.(includes notes and quotations on the Y2K)(year 2000 computer problem)
Author: Jeff Minerd
Publication: The Futurist (Magazine/Journal)
Date: April 1, 1999
Publisher: World Future Society
Volume: 33Issue: 4Page: 34(4)

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This digital document is an article from National Underwriter Property & Casualty-Risk & Benefits Management, published by The National Underwriter Company on November 10, 1997. The length of the article is 1740 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

From the supplier: The Year 2000 computer problem could lead to the widespread purchase of directors and officers (D&O) and errors and omissions (E&O) liability insurance in the United Kingdom.The UK has not traditionally been a good market for these policies, but the level of exposure that may be created by Year 2000 problems could lead to widespread D&O and E&O purchases. Some analysts believe that the Year 2000 problem could create greater legal costs than breast implants, asbestosis, pollution cleanup, and tobacco combined.

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Title: Y2K woes may spur U.K. D&O, E&O sales. (Year 2000 computer problems, United Kingdom sales of directors and officers, errors and omissions insurance policies)
Author: Lisa S. Howard
Publication: National Underwriter Property & Casualty-Risk & Benefits Management (Magazine/Journal)
Date: November 10, 1997
Publisher: The National Underwriter Company
Volume: v101Issue: n45Page: p10(3)

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This digital document is an article from The National Public Accountant, published by National Society of Public Accountants on October 1, 1997. The length of the article is 1164 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

From the supplier: Gartner Group Inc expects the year 2000 (Y2K) computer problem to require $600 billion in expenditures to rectify. It must be solved before the year 2000 to avoid breakdowns in the computers and operations of many major companies in different industries. Although the Y2K problem is projected by many companies and agencies to be solved by Jan 1, 1999, another full year must be allotted to the testing of the Y2K fixes. Millions of lines of codes are presently being fixed in private and public offices such as the IRS and Citibank.

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Title: Are you prepared for the "Millenium Bug" byte? (year 2000 computer problem)
Author: Drury Marc Sylvester
Publication: The National Public Accountant (Magazine/Journal)
Date: October 1, 1997
Publisher: National Society of Public Accountants
Volume: v42Issue: n8Page: p22(2)

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This digital document is an article from National Underwriter Property & Casualty-Risk & Benefits Management, published by The National Underwriter Company on March 15, 1999. The length of the article is 2433 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Insurers May Bear The Brunt Of Y2K Woes.(year 2000 computer problem issue)
Author: David L. Schaefer
Publication: National Underwriter Property & Casualty-Risk & Benefits Management (Magazine/Journal)
Date: March 15, 1999
Publisher: The National Underwriter Company
Volume: 103Issue: 11Page: S-5(1)

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This digital document is an article from Alaska Business Monthly, published by Alaska Business Publishing Company, Inc. on May 1, 1999. The length of the article is 919 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Y2K and Alaska utilities.(year 2000 computer problem)
Author: Saundra Middleton
Publication: Alaska Business Monthly (Magazine/Journal)
Date: May 1, 1999
Publisher: Alaska Business Publishing Company, Inc.
Volume: 15Issue: 5Page: 64(2)

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This digital document is an article from The Futurist, published by World Future Society on October 1, 1998. The length of the article is 4773 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

From the supplier: The Y2K problem will generate social transformation or social chaos on the morning of Jan 1, 2000, when computer dates change from 1999 to 1900 instead of 2000. Since political and economic networks have created an interdependent planet, society should cooperate to prevent a global problem.

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Title: The Y2K problem: social chaos or social transformation? (year 2000 computer problem)(includes related article on the anatomy of a glitch)
Author: John L. Petersen
Publication: The Futurist (Magazine/Journal)
Date: October 1, 1998
Publisher: World Future Society
Volume: v32Issue: n7Page: p21(8)

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This digital document is an article from Epoca, published by Difusora de Informacion Periodica, S.A. (DINPESA) on June 30, 1997. The length of the article is 2007 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Cuando llegue la hora. (computadoras y el año 2,000)(TT: When the hour comes) (TA: computers and the year 2,000)
Author: Ana del Paso
Publication: Epoca (Magazine/Journal)
Date: June 30, 1997
Publisher: Difusora de Informacion Periodica, S.A. (DINPESA)
Issue: n644Page: p64(4)

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This book has been written for the home PC user and the small business owner who must find out if their computers and key commercial software packages are Year 2000 (Y2K) compliant.It was designed to help PC owners in evaluating and solving the Y2K problem on their desktops or smallPC based LANs.In plain, non-technical English, this book will describe the problem, evaluate and diagnose the problem as it relates to your computer, and make recommendations for software on how to fix it.

Key FeaturesCD contains evaluation software for fixing the majority of PCs as well as more complex Y2K compliance problems

Works with DOS, Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows 98 and Windows NT operating systems.

Includes diagnostic forms and a tear-out worksheet to take an inventory, test, and arrive at a solution on how to fix your hardware, software applications and operating system.

Provides specific information on Y2K "bugs" in popular software e.g., Microsoft Office and and Lotus Notes ... Read more

Customer Reviews (3)

Good advice but annoying CD samples
Text is well-organized and understandable. Good appendices.However, free CD sampler has a few annoying features where software may change system files. Of course, you really don't get fix-it routines but you see glimpsesof other proprietary software.

Pretty good prepartion guide for you and your computer
This book, unlike others I checked out, actually tells you how this will affect your computer.As a network administrator, I found this book a useful preparation guide as it covers the computer, OS, Network OS,applications, etc.Other books on this subject tend to give you the"big" picture, as in this is what will happen to your bank, thisis how you set up a corporate y2k project if you are in management, etc.Idon't really care about that stuff.This gives you the nuts and bolts.

Very, Very helpful and easy to follow for a novice.
I think the book is very well written.I am not a computer wiz and found the information easy to read and the instructions easy to follow.I never realized that the Year 2000 was such a big problem until I started readingabout it in the newspaper.I began researching ways to check my computerand found this book to be the easiest to understand.There is plenty ofinfo for everyone.A big plus was the CD. I would highly recommend this toanyone who needs help with their computer. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Semana, published by Spanish Publications, Inc. on May 14, 1998. The length of the article is 929 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Habrá caos en el año 2000. (las computadoras y la llegada del nuevo siglo)(TT: There will be chaos in the year 2000) (TA: computers and the arrival of the new century)
Publication: Semana (Magazine/Journal)
Date: May 14, 1998
Publisher: Spanish Publications, Inc.
Volume: v5Issue: n273Page: p3(1)

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This volume is produced from digital images created through the University of Michigan University Library's large-scale digitization efforts. The Library seeks to preserve the intellectual content of items in a manner that facilitates and promotes a variety of uses. The digital reformatting process results in an electronic version of the original text that can be both accessed online and used to create new print copies. The Library also understands and values the usefulness of print and makes reprints available to the public whenever possible. This book and hundreds of thousands of others can be found in the HathiTrust, an archive of the digitized collections of many great research libraries. For access to the University of Michigan Library's digital collections, please see http://www.lib.umich.edu and for information about the HathiTrust, please visit http://www.hathitrust.org ... Read more