Re: CA-Win95 and problem with system date

[Jerry Keppler <kepplerj@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Taylor Enterprises wrote:
> 
> Finally, just by sheer luck, I happened to check the system date - it
> showed April 2, 2098.  As nearly as I can guess, the repeated power surges
> (yes, the PCs aren't protected properly) messed the BIOS system date.  I
> changed it back to today's date, and it now works fine - makes a connection
> and everything is perfect.
> 
> My question - was the problem an incompatibility between the system dates
> on the PC and the AS/400, or is CA not Y2K ready?

I've heard the some PC BIOS sets are not Y2K ready.  I've not verified
it for myself though.

I have a friend who has a program which will test a PC to see if it is
indeed Y2K ready. If its public domain or shareware, I could see if I
can get it for you?  e-mail me privately if you are interested.

___________________________________________________________
Jerry R. Keppler      Pattonville School District
Computer Programmer   11097 St. Charles Rock Road
(314) 213-8045 Voice  St. Ann, MO 63074-1509
(314) 213-8650 Fax    mailto:kepplerj@pattonville.k12.mo.us
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