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Y2K simple means year 2 thousand.
y=year
2=2
k=1000 (kilo), in the metric system k is representative of 1000. for example, 1 Km is equivalent to 1000m.
When we approached the year 2000, it was thought by many that many of the world's computers would not have the capability to switch over from 1999 to 2000. Many people stocked up on non-perishables in fear of the world shutting down because of this.
However, nothing happened.
Many people believe that it is the year 2001, not 2000, that would create such panic that was created by Y2K, because we started counting (records begin) at year 1, not year '0'.
Again, however, nothing happened.
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∙ 11y agoIn the 1960s and 1970s, computer space was expensive. One cost-cutting measure was to render the year as two digits instead of four. So, for example, a computer would recognize the year 1974 as just "74". The year 1999 would be recognized as "99", but happens after that? Well, it would roll over to "00" and mistake the year 2000 for the year 1900. Therein lies the bug.
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What is the fullform of y2k?
year 2000
What is a bug in visual basic?
A "bug" is another word for an error. This usually arises if their is a problem with the code or a code's result.
What is error in program known as?
A bug.
How is bug leakage different from bug release?
Bug leakage: Bug leakage is something, when the bug is discovered by the end users or customer, and missed by the testing team to detect, while testing the software.ORA defect which exists in the application and not found by the tester which is eventually found by the customer/end-user.Bug release: A bug release is when a particular version of software is released with a set of known bug(s)/defect(s). These bugs are usually of low severity/priority. It is done when a software company can afford the existence of bug in the released software rather than the time/cost for fixing it in that particular version.It is the core responsibility of Software testing company to find the bugs at the earlier stage so that a good product can be handed over to the client.
What shoul you do when there is a leakage of space in terms of array?
If you have a memory leak, you should find it and fix it. It is a bug. It does not matter if it is an array or not. It is still a bug, and it needs to be fixed.
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.
What is y2 bug?
Probably a mis-spelling of the Y2K bug.
When did the world worry about the Y2K bug?
1999
What actors and actresses appeared in Y2K Millennium Bug 2000 - 1994?
The cast of Y2K Millennium Bug 2000 - 1994 includes: Axle Gunn as George Jason Vince as Jack
Can we have a Y2K bug again?
Y2K was based on the idea that outdated computers would fail to understand the year 2000. As the year 2000 is now over, no.
How many people cummited suacid because of y2k?
There is no evidence to suggest that anyone committed suicide specifically because of Y2K. While there was concern and anticipation about potential disruptions due to the Y2K bug, it did not lead to any widespread suicides.
Is the y2k a bug or a virus?
A Year 2000 (or Y2K) bug is a bug that is surrounded the electronic and computer software in the late 20th century that had been using 2-digit years for time-date formats. The bug involves that when it hits the year 2000, the 2-digit year system will go back to "00" which caused problems. Nowadays the situation is pretty much solved with most programs now use the 4-digit year system. (unless you are still using legacy applications that were made before 2000)
Was the Illuminati involved with Y2K?
No, a two hundred plus year defunct secret society was not to blame for the millenium bug. Poor planning on the part of computer programers was.
Where can you find the movie Y2K?
There is no y2k movie yet!
How did you stop the Y2K computer problem?
Quoted from what is y2k (also by me):"Y2K" refers to the "Year 2000 (2 k)". Since this is posted in computer history, I'll assume you're referring to it's effect on computers, or more specifically the "Y2K bug". This was a bug out of the fact that before 2000, computers assumed that years started with 19 e.g. 1985 or 1999. When 2000 came around, people just assumed that computers would glitch out with errors as "2000" doesn't fit into the 19__ form. This was attributed to anything that was relied on computers (car ignition systems, coffee makers, etc.). January 1st came and went, and this proved to be false. And life went on...This caused no major problems, and most programmers had switched their code to be "y2k" compatible anyway.Oh, and I didn't stop it, other people did
Is Y2K scary?
No, it isn't. Though the Y2K bug posed some problems for computers and computer systems, it was largely headed off by thinking programmers and IT people. Those who understood the nature of the bug saw it as a minor inconvenience rather than a serious problem. If anyone was really scared over the situation, it is probable that their fears were borne out of ignorance. The proof is in the pudding. Does anyone recall with clarity the "big noise" about the bug and what really happened? Probably not many. Nothing much occurred. It was "no biggie" in the grand scheme of things, and it's that simple.
When did the world think the Y2K bug would happen?
If you read what you just wrote, you will see that you answered your own question. K is the abbreviation for 1000, so 2K would be 2000.
