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Re: *THIS* Y2K Solution + Offshore = Successful Conversion!

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From: Vinnie
Date: Mon, 10 Mar 1997 00:00
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>  This method has been used for years, since people
> realized there was a problem.

Agreed.  We contemplated using this method before simply deciding to
upgrade the software and rewrite it completely.  In our case, using Btrieve
files keyed by a 6-character date field ('YYMMDD' format), a conversion
would be absolutely necessary. 
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From: "Vinnie" <swbr...@monmouth.com>
Subject: Re: *THIS* Y2K Solution + Offshore = Successful Conversion!
Date: 1997/03/10
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