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First reports on 21st century: OK on Y2K -- so far

The 21st century arrived on Planet Earth earlier today and early reports are that the Y2K computer bug has not created anyserious disruptions - at least, not just yet. "The power is on, the phones work, my ISP is still functioning, and my police scanner indicates no problems downtown.
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The 21st century arrived on Planet Earth earlier today and early reports are that the Y2K computer bug has not created any serious disruptions - at least, not just yet. "The power is on, the phones work, my ISP is still functioning, and my police scanner indicates no problems downtown. Just a few drunks," offered one woman from Auckland, New Zealand in a posting on one Internet news group tracking Y2K. "So far, so good." -- Charles Cooper, ZDNN

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