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"K" is short for "kilo", the metric prefix for a thousand. The "Y" stands for "year". So "Y2K" is an abbreviation for "Year 2000". The term was coined by a Massachusetts programmer named David Eddy.
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Why did they put a k instead of an M in Y2K?
"Y2K" signifies "Year 2000" where the "k" represents 1,000 (used to denote 1,000 units in the metric system). Therefore, 2*1000 = 2000.
What is the abbreviation for 1000?
K. The Year 2000 was also called Y2K K is the symbol for 1000... The year 2000 was symbolized as Y2K, which stood for Year 2000...
Why is 2000 referred to as Y2K?
The year 2000 is referred to as Y2K, simply because that is an acronym for the year 2000. Y stands for year, 2 stands for the 2, and K stands for thousand.
Where can you find the movie Y2K?
There is no y2k movie yet!
What does Y2K stand for?
Year 2000 Y = Year, 2 = 2, and K = 1,000
What is the difference between the Y2K bug and the Y2K virus?
According to the experts at F-Secure, the "Y2K Virus" is just a misnomer given to the Y2K bug by media personnel who didn't completely understand the problem.
Which is fastest bike y2k or hayabusa?
Y2k super bike is wold fastest bike
Where can you buy a y2k motorcycle?
Sorry my last answer was wrong (AT). You can buy y2k from http://www.marineturbine.com/motorcycles.aspAT
What has the author Russ Kelly written?
Russ Kelly has written: 'Y2K: An equal opportunity destroyer' 'Y2K'
Which one is fast y2k or bugatti?
"Y2K" was the year 2000. A "Bugatti" is a car. Your question makes no sense.
What rhymes with y2k?
Some words that rhyme with "Y2K" are "kayak," "payback," and "way back."
What is the Y2K project?
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