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UQ based Australian Computer Emergency Response Team ready for Y2K problem

31 December 1999

UQ based Australian Computer Emergency Response Team ready for Y2K problem

The Australian Computer Emergency Response Team (AusCERT) based at the University of Queensland has prepared a Frequently Asked Questions document about the Y2K problem.

AusCERT Senior Security Analyst, Rob McMillan said the FAQ document was available from URL:
http://www.auscert.org.au/Information/Y2K/Y2K_FAQ.html

AusCERT is one of the few organisations in Australia recognised internationally as an authoritative source of expertise and information about the Y2K problem
and Internet security.

While AusCERT provides a members only services the FAQ document will be provided free of charge to the public.

The FAQ pages can also be accessed at URL:
http://www.auscert.org.au/Information/Y2K/index.html

The AusCert Home page can be accessed at URL:
http://www.auscert.org.au/home.html

Useful Links AusCert Y2K FAQs AusCERT Home AusCERT-Y2K Information

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