Why2000?(sm) A Year 2000 Personal Preparedness Guide [Paperback]

Jeanne Felfe Boyd (Author), Gregory L. Stricker (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 27, 1999

Why2000 is the result of a year and a half of intensive research. It contains the most comprehensive collection of current information about the year 2000 crisis available. It spells out in simple, easy to understand language what the problems are, what is being done to fix them, which fixes are likely to come up short, and how & why you should prepare your family and loved ones for the problems that could be caused by year 2000 failures. It also explains in a way anyone can understand why "they" just can't simply "fix the problem." For anyone that doesn't understand how 2 little digits could possibly cause all of this commotion, this is the book to read.

Why2000 describes the potential problems in the service and governmental agencies you depend on. It aims at helping you understand why what you've been told isn't necessarily the whole story. The information given will help you to decide how a failure in any area can affect you and your loved ones. It offers suggestions on steps you should take immediately to lessen the impact.

Why2000 is not a "gloom and doom", all-or-nothing kind of book. Rather, it seeks to provide the reader with the information and research vital to helping them make up their own mind. Why2000 includes a 45-page checklist of things to do and items to obtain. Information is provided on how to work within your community to lessen the strain on essential services. There is an extensive chapter on evaluating and fixing your home and small business PC, plus a comprehensive book list, web site list and bibliography for continued education. There's even a chapter called "For Kids Only" aimed at helping parents explain the situation to their children.

Why2000?(sm)is action-oriented to get you moving today!

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About the Author

Jeanne Felfe Boyd has worked in the computing industry since 1984. She graduated from the University of Houston-Victoria in 1985 with a BS in Math/Computer Science. She has worked as an I.S. Manager for a large international corporation since 1986, where she has held various positions in the micro-computing environment, including software development, support, Business Consultant (Legal and External Affairs), and Project Management. Most recently, she has been a central part of the year 2000 - PC project. Jeanne will be a presenter at the online Mother's Day Y2K audio broadcast (hosted by The Y2K Update Report) which starts on May 9, 1999 and will operate continuously - check it out. Jeanne is married and the mother of a 10-year-old son and lives in the St. Louis area.

Gregory L. Stricker graduated Magna Cum Laude from Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau, MO (1978) with a BS in Computer Science. He also holds a Masters of Information Management from Washington University in St. Louis (1989). Greg has worked as an I.S. Manager for a large international corporation since 1978. He has held various positions including managerial, technical support, technology selection and planning, implementation of Windows, Windows 95 and Windows NT strategies throughout the company, a major Office Automation initiative, integration of computer systems and processes following a major corporate acquisition. He has served on several industry advisory councils, including the Microsoft TechEd Advisory Council, Microsoft Professional Certification Program consultant, and PC World On-Line Advisory Council. He is listed in Who's Who in American Business, 1998. Most recently, Greg has worked as the Regional Leader for the PC year 2000 project at a la! rge international corporation. He is married with 2 children, and enjoys making wine in his spare time.

Product Details

• Paperback: 368 pages
• Publisher: Parallel Pathways; Limited 1st edition (April 27, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0967018501
• ISBN-13: 978-0967018508
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,875,278 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Prepares Without Panicking, July 2, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Why2000?(sm) A Year 2000 Personal Preparedness Guide (Paperback)

This book gives plenty of facts about what might happen, and, hopefully what won't happen. It is geared to the lay person to understand who doesn't have any computer language.

The authors use plenty of guidelines and lots of references to further direct the reader to see for themselves whether this is all hype or necessary advice. I highly recommend reading it.

5.0 out of 5 stars The title says it all, July 1, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Why2000?(sm) A Year 2000 Personal Preparedness Guide (Paperback)

This is one of the best books about Y2k preparedness. It is a true preparedness guide without using scare tactics. I found Why2000? to be very practical and helpful in preparing for the year 2000. Highly recommended!

5.0 out of 5 stars A REALISTIC Approach To The Y2K Challenges, July 1, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Why2000?(sm) A Year 2000 Personal Preparedness Guide (Paperback)

FINALLY! A realistic approach to the upcoming Y2K challenges. Since none of us really know what is coming, it is easy to expect the worst. Media reports have mostly fed that fear. This book takes a non-fanatical approach to addressing the Y2K issues. The material in this book is great disaster-preparedness of any type of disaster or unexpected shortage.

The book does not preach doom and gloom. It provides a "matter-of-fact" approach to preparedness, including "To Do" lists and easy-to-implement suggestions.

I HIGHLY recommend this book.