Ron,

>Companies that have been cavalier about Year 2000 work might take notice of
>the US government's attitude. There are bills being proposed now that would
>mandate that every company must report what its Year 2000 plans are, and
>well before the turn of the century. Government meddling and overkill,
>perhaps, but good medicine for some with their heads still stuck in the
>sand. During our recent looks at Year 2000 tools in the 3000 NewsWire, we
>were surprised to hear that there are still many firms that aren't
>addressing Year 2000. Given the high hit rate for health care among HP 3000
>sites, the following story might open some eyes.

This, from a government that's only 35% compliant itself (by it's own
admission during congressional hearings)...  This is absolutely ludicrous.

>From Computerworld:

I need not comment here <grrr>

Joe