From the Inside Flap
Colin C. Woods has studied the Y2K problem for over 2,000 hours, spanning over three and a half years of research. With over 15 years overall computer experience, Colin obtained his first computer at the age of seven. By the age of nine, he was already writing his own BASIC games and programs, complete with subroutines and hardware function calls. At age twelve, he logged into a UNIX(r) System III server (an Altos 68000 with a 9600 baud UUCP feed) for the first time, giving him access to the world of the Internet on his slow but stable 300 baud modem connection. From there, he learned the fundamental basics of both the Berkeley and AT&T UNIX(r) operating platforms. Soon, he began to compile his own sendmail daemons and proceeded to venture into the 'X Window' graphical environment. After a few years, he moved into the PC platform. Colin become aware of the Y2K problem in late 1994, when the thought came to him after reading a book on economic trends. Now, at twenty-three years of age, Colin is currently pursuing a degree in History. He lives with his wife, Cheryl and their son, John Michael. They reside in Jensen Beach, Florida.
