Re: Y2K and six digit date display

[Glenn Ericson <Glenn-Ericson@xxxxxxx>]

At 11:28 AM 12/16/98 +1100, you wrote:
>Is my program non-compliant (or not Year 2000 ready) when I display a date 
>on screen as DD/MM/YY now or after the year 2000 has arrived?
[##] YES it should be  IF 
>
>The dates in question here are purely information dates only.  No 
>processing is performed on them, no calculations are necessary on them. 
> The dates are kept on file for information only.  All dates in my programs 
>that do require calculations/processing have been made year 2000 compliant. 
> It is just the display of them that seems to inspire some of my esteemed 
>users (especially those in support and QA) to invoke obligatory outcries of 
>non-compliance, go back to your desk and do it again.
[##]  if the dates are not ambigious to the  users  whats the  QA Beef?

>Rick Renkema
>AS/400 Development Manager


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RICK
 I would venture to say  the display of  MMDDYY [ 6 digit  format]   is
FINE. What is important is that  the dates are  clearly defined to the  end
user. [ Not ambiguous].

Some who  have instituted  the 8 digit format - -  found they  have  had
great social difficulties around the office. No conversation at the water
fountain,  people  walk away at the coffee  pot or  have  gotten a special
reserved private time,  Plus an exclusive  private lunch area. Resistance
to change and  added work effort/time !!

I know  a lot of words to tell you that  8 digits  is NOT  always the  best
solution, NOT always accepted easily, nor implemented  without infringing
on real estate  changes.  Change  here is  usually  best  handled behind
the screens.  It is not super difficult and  several tools will handle this
for you. What is  important is that  you  save  and communicate  the dates
properly  within,  and between programs,applications  systems, and  other
electronic trading partners in a clear a concise manner with regard to the
century.
Seasons Greetings

Glenn
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