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In particular, their FAQ is one of the better, found at
ftp://www.year2000.com.pub/year2000/y2kfaq.txt
Also of interest is the Information Technology Association of America at
www.itaa.com
The National Retail Federation is addressing Y2K compliance issues at
www.NRF.com/hot
1.8.5.3
Y2K User Groups
A large number of Y2K user groups are springing up. Some are on the Net and easily located with a browser. You should also consider local groups, particularly those that are oriented toward an industry and address its specific concerns.
Be aware that there are three kinds of people in Y2K world  the totally clueless, those who have seen the Face of Death, and those who have a rational apprehension of the problem.
Avoid the first two groups. Those in the first group will soon receive a wake-up call. Meanwhile, they waste your time. The second group is smart enough to be concerned but not smart enough to realize that their survival is tied to the survival of others in this circumstance. They see Y2K as a Grim Reaper, which will winnow the fit from the unfit, and will attempt to pick your brain in order to obtain what they see as a kind of competitive advantage in the End Times. They want you to share your information, but little will be forthcoming from them in return.

 
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