[WinMac] Re: IBM Aptiva 154 and Y2K (Former Mac user).

Daniel L. Schwartz(expresso[at]snip.net)
Mon, 29 Mar 1999 12:04:48 -0500

        Good evening, Brian!

        If you want to assure that your hardware is Y2k compliant, look at the
BIOS screen and see in the date field if the year is 2 or 4 digits, i.e. is
the date 03/29/99 or 03/29/1999.

        This in no guarantee of Y2k compliance, but it's a start. If the year in
the BIOS only has 2 digits, don't despair: Sometimes you can download a
FlashROM BIOS update (All Compaq's can do this).

        Also, if your OS is Y2k compliant, then you'll also be OK. NT4 Service
Pack 4 allegedly fixed Y2k problems... Your mileage may vary.

        Cheers!
        Dan

At 07:48 PM 3/29/99 +0300, Brian wrote:
>Hi,
>
>I just bought a used IBM Aptiva, model 154 with a Pentium processor for a
>price that I simply couldn't refuse ($210) with HP printer, monitor,
>speakers, etc. What are the areas that it needs to be checked for Y2K
>compatibility? I believe that the BIOS, processor and programs need to be
>checked but how? Any recomendations? I have tried taking the machine to a
>couple of PC techies down here in Turkey, where I am stationed, but it is
>impossible to get anyone to give me a straight answer. This is my first
>PC, so please be as specific as you can in your advice.
>
>Cheers,
>
>Brian
>

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