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Leap year: The next Y2K?

Some in the IT industry warn that Feb. 29 may cause problems for computers that don't recognize 2000 as a leap year, but others consider this an attempt to keep the Y2K issue alive.

 

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Some in the IT industry warn that Feb. 29 may cause problems for computers that don't recognize 2000 as a leap year, but many in the IT community consider this an attempt to keep the Y2K issue alive.

 
Some fear Y2K problems with leap year
Although the widespread technological problems due to the Year 2000 computer bug has so far failed to materialize, many in the computer industry have already appointed a new bogeyman: the Year 2000 leap year problem. Y2K: The cost of fear

A sprinkling of Y2K troubles
The New Year is marching forward smoothly, with only minor glitches related to the Year 2000 technology problem.

Y2K expert Yardeni prepared to admit he was wrong
The Deutsche Bank economist who predicted a worldwide recession due to the Y2K problem says he is ready to admit he was wrong if no serious Y2K-related problems emerge.