Konkurencja i konsument · 5/6/1998

``Year 2000'' Consumer Issues; Request for Comment

The Federal Trade Commission (``Commission'') seeks comment on the various types of ``Year 2000'' problems that consumers are likely to face. The term ``Year 2000 problems'' (hereinafter ``Y2K problems'') as used in this Federal Register Notice (hereinafter ``Notice'') refers to problems caused by the inability of software and/or electronic products, including personal computers (hereinafter ``PCs'') and other computer systems, to process, store, display, or otherwise utilize dates correctly beginning in the year 2000. This inability usually stems from a failure to distinguish between the year 2000 (and subsequent years) and the year 1900 (and subsequent years). Additionally, it might include an inability to recognize the year 2000 as a leap year. Specifically, the Commission seeks comment on what types of consumer software and electronic products are likely to experience Y2K problems, as well as what steps have been taken or will be taken by software publishers, electronics manufacturers, and others to notify consumers of any anticipated Y2K problems and to remedy any such problems. The Commission also seeks comment on potential Y2K problems likely facing various segments of the c