guides to safe testing procedures. There are a number of software test tools to automate the process, and some that promise to fix the incorrect dates automatically.How can I make my PC and Software compliant?Start getting accustomed to using the "YYYY-MM-DD" date format now. In Windows, set the default date format to year/month/day order, with 4-digit year and leading zeros in month and day. Most current Windows software applications use this default setting; so many applications will use this format as soon as the Windows default is set correctly. However, all applications should still be checked, and the date default set if necessary. In addition to familiarizing yourself with this date format, applications that truncate date fields or use date values incorrectly will be easier to identify. Ask vendors about Y2k compliance before buying new software or upgrades. Many of the sites listed below provide compliance information, known problems, or safe testing procedures for some common software packages. Are there other problem dates? Yes. The Global Positioning System (GPS) week number will roll over from week 1023 to week 0 in August 1999. The clock on some Macintosh computers cannot be set after 2019. Asteroid 1997 XF11 will miss Earth in 2028. UNIX has an overflow problem in 2038. What can I do? Personal Preparation Personal preparation can be as simple as stocking up on candles, food staples, potable water, and batteries; or as all-encompassing as moving to a rural location and becoming as self-sufficient as possible. There are as many opinions on how to ensure personal safety, as there are online resources for every level of preparation. Several of the sites listed below are good starting places for individual planning efforts. Obtaining paper copies of important records; writing to service and utility providers requesting information on their compliance and contingency plans; making sure to have some cash on hand, ...
