Firms find bugs in computer codes thought to be Y2K-ready
Washington report notes widespread bugs in software deemed Y2K ready. Experts say most organizations have more issues than expected, with some minor to potentially disruptive errors. Government agencies urge independent verification to double check test results.
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Y2K credit card glitch hits Britain shoppers
Thousands of British shoppers faced delays as about 20,000 Racal Electronics swipe machines misread Dec 28 1999 versus Jan 1 2000. HSBC said the error affected UK terminals but not U.S. swipers, with estimates of $5 million in lost sales and potential class action threats.
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FEMA preps nationwide watch for Y2K troubles
FEMA teams will monitor all U S time zones as midnight nears with 10 regional centers and an emergency support team on duty through Sunday. The agency can mobilize up to 26 federal agencies and the Red Cross if needed while tracking state and local signals via an automated color system.
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