Y2K 5

*Using a 100-year logic window The logic window approach allows the system to determine the century or decade of a given year by comparing the value of the two – digit field against an application window. One version of this technique allows for a sliding window, in which one changes the boundaries of the window and the user is notified when the window is about to advance. This technique does require some extra spending and code …

…is obviously the best if the company finds that the problems they encounter on 1 January 2000 will be small and relatively inconsequential. In conclusion, this article poses many viable solutions to the y2k problem. The initial step for any company, though , is for it to thoroughly analyze the problems it will face in January 2000. Once that step is correctly completed, then the company can implement whatever solutions prove to be the best for their systems.