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understands that the turn of the century poses a
unique challenge to the ability of existing data
processing systems to recognize the date change
from December 31, 1999 to January 1, 2000. This
challenge, known popularly as the "Year 2000,"
"Y2K" or "Millennium" problem,
stems from the fact that most computer
applications use only two digits instead of four
digits to express the year (e.g., "99"
instead of "1999"). Consequently, on
January 1, 2000, computer clocks will move from
"99" to "00" and may be
expected to interpret the new year to be "1900"
instead of "2000." If not addressed,
the Y2K problem could have unknown and
potentially adverse effects on any data, systems
or operations that rely on computer systems to
calculate or process information. This would
include elevators, accounting and alarm systems,
ATMs and literally millions of other applications
in virtually every aspect of our lives.
NextCard
is committed to delivering products and services
that manage the date change successfully and
without adverse effects on our customers. To
apply for your own Nextcard, click here.
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