Boris Kortiak wrote:
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> I keep hearing about more and more companies that are going to turn things off on 12/31/1999 and then turn them back on 1/1/2000.  I don't know about you, but this has me a little concerned.  Is anyone aware of a(n) (agency|industry group|*) that is going to help control this action?  I mean if everyone were to go off and then back on at the same time I would be concerned about the initial surge and later drain on the systems causing some power problems.  I would rather not be without electricity and its
associated utilities (water|sewer|gas|*) in the middle of winter.

I can't see that being a problem.  Turning off an appliance or computer
represents only a small potion of the electric load.

My prediction - only minor Y2K glitches, at least in the US.  Caution
a little bit of preparation would be advisable, extra food on hand, a
full gas tank and a little extra cash.  Then relax and watch the ball
descend.

Have a good one.

Nick D.