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Continued confidence, caution as Y2K nears

As the clock ticks toward the year 2000, the prevailing tone of statements from government officials and Y2K experts is one of confidence and optimism--but at least some software glitches are bound to surface, experts say.

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As the clock ticks toward the year 2000, the prevailing tone of statements from government officials and Y2K experts is one of confidence and optimism. Yet some are concerned about declaring a premature victory over the Y2K bug.

"I'd worry more about the weather New Year's Eve than I would about computer problems in terms of the power going out."

- John Gantz, chief Y2K researcher, International Data Corp.

 
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White House adviser sees no Y2K computer disasters
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World airlines confident of flying high in new year
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