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Re: Y to K problem



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Think you could sell this one to Dilbert <g>.  Robyn

Dennis Holverstott wrote:

> Bootleg internal memo from a certain software firm in Florida.... :-)
>
> -------------
> Our staff have completed the 3 years of work on time and under budget. We
> have gone through  every line of code in every program in every system. We
> have analyzed all databases, all data  files, including backups and
> historic archives and modified all data to reflect the change. We are proud
> to report that we have completed the "Y to K" date change mission, and have
> now implemented all changes to all programs and all data to reflect the
> following new standards:
>
> Januark, Februark, March, April, Mak, June, Julk, August, September,
> October, November, December.
>
> and
>
> Sundak, Mondak, Tuesdak, Wednesdak, Thurdak, Fridak Saturdak
>
> I trust that this is satisfactory, because to be honest, none of this
> Y-to-K problem has made any sense to me. But I understand it is a global
> problem, and our team is glad to help in any way possible.
>
> And what does the year 2000 have to do with it?  Speaking of which, what do
> you think we ought to do next year when the two digit year rolls over from
> 99 to 00. We'll await your direction.