The Millennium Bug

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf computer bug
gptkbp:affects gptkb:personal_computer
gptkb:software
embedded systems
infrastructure systems
financial systems
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:Year_2000_problem
gptkb:Y2K_bug
gptkbp:category computer history
software bugs
year 2000
technology issues
gptkbp:cause use of two-digit year formats
gptkbp:dateOfSignificance January 1, 2000
gptkbp:describes A computer flaw related to the representation of years as two digits, causing potential errors in the year 2000.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Millennium Bug
gptkbp:mediaCoverage widespread global attention in late 1990s
gptkbp:notableEvent Y2K remediation
Y2K compliance testing
Y2K rollover
gptkbp:potentialConsequences service disruptions
data corruption
system failures
incorrect calculations
gptkbp:preventionEfforts software updates
code review
system testing
global remediation projects
gptkbp:relatedTo information technology
software engineering
legacy systems
date and time representation
gptkbp:result few major incidents reported
successful mitigation
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Anthem_for_the_Year_2000
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7