The Rise of the Y2K Bug

"The Y2K problem is the electronic equivalent of the El Niño and there will be nasty surprises around the globe."--John Hamre, Dep. Secretary of Defense When I was in the first grade, my elementary school invested in several computers and started Introduction to Computers classes. I remember playing math games and drawing with art programs, in awe of, and slightly intimidated by the beastly piece of technology in front of me. I …

…efforts. Being faced with the threats of loss of electricity, oil, and unfortunately, any hope of technological stability is a serious matter that should not be dismissed quickly. Knowledge and preparation is the key to surviving this glitch in civilization. I believe it is unwise to write it off as media-hype, or some unfathomable storm brewing in distant Computerland. People will be affected all over the world, from chairmen, to educators, and even to first-graders.