Word: Year 2000

Def: (Y2K).The year that many computer may develop problems because of lack of foresight on the part of programmer.In the 1980s and before, most computer programs were designed to store only the last two digits of the years on all dates.When the Year 2000 comes, these programs will show dates of 00, which may be interpreted the same a 1900.This discrepancy may cause widespread problems, especially in the large computer systems used in government and big industries.

Other words in y

.YAL
.ye
.yt
.yu
Y-axis
Y-punch
Y2K
Y2K
Y2K Baseline Inventory
Y2K Challenge
Y2K Compliant
Y2K Event Horizon
Y2K Noncompliant
Y2K OK
Y2K Readiness Plan
Y2K Ready
Y2P
YA
YABA
Yacc
YAFIYGI
YAHOO
Yahoo
Yahoo
Yahooligans!
YAOTM
YAUN
Yay
YCPAS / You Can't Protect Against Stupid
Year 2000
Year 2000 Compliant
Year 2000 Noncompliant
Year 2000 Problem
Year 2000 Readiness Plan
Year 2000 Remediation
Year 2000 Scoping
Year 2000 Transition
Yet Another Yacc
YGTI
YGWYPF
YIQ
YIU
YIWGP
YMARK2000
YMMV
Ymodem
Yo-yo
Yocto-
Yotta-
Yottabyte
Your Mileage May Vary
Yourdon, Edward
Yp Orientation
YTalk
YUV
YY
YYYY
YYYY-MM-DD

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