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Bug Story 
Welcome to the Year 1900 ;-) The bug's a big bust, but there are plenty of other stories in the Naked City. Like, "Welcome to the Year 19100." in Business
Other Top Stories A Century of Technology At the dawn of a new century, two adventurous women, one who has lived throught the entirety of this one, share stories of how technology has enriched their lives. By Kristen Philipkoski. in Culture No Bugs in Europe's Y2K Gala Europeans greet 2000 with riotous parties in the major capitals. Everybody's so busy having fun that the Y2K doomsday fears are forgotten. in Technology US: 'Billions Were Worth It' John Koskinen has been trouble-shooting the Y2K computer problem for the US for years, and shortly after the year turned to 2000, he proclaims the efforts a success. in Technology Will New Year Bring New Viruses? The computer virus came into its own in 1999 as virus writers learned to take advantage of email -- witness Melissa. Will 1 January see more intentionally inflicted computer chaos? Chris Oakes. in Technology Three Nuke Plants Burp The clocks get, ahem, confused, but the fix is quick, and there are no problems at three North American nuclear power plants, official claim. in Technology Nuclear 'Glitches' in Japan The Land of the Rising Sun is one place where there are Y2K woes: Problems with some nuclear plants radiation is the main one, but officials aren't sounding any alarms. in Technology Kuwait 's Y2K Baby Gets New PC Very minor Y2K glitches are reported throughout the Arab world, and Kuwait steamrolled through the rollover in fine style: The airport's open, and the first newborn is geek-ready. Jihad Abdullah reports from Dubai. in Technology China Sees a Clear Dawn The country's computers and infrastructure come through the date change just fine. China's top airline officials take a midnight flight, just to be sure. in Technology No, Planes Didn't Fall From Sky Air traffic controllers say if there's a bug their systems, it's not called Y2K. No problems anywhere around the globe -- and there were more than 1,000 planes in the air at the rollover. in Technology Silent Night in the Tech World Tech companies, especially those based in the Silicon Valley, report practically no problems as the clock strikes midnight. in Technology World Checking In: It's A-OK As more and more nations cross the great divide into 2000, the so-called millennium bug is beginning to look like one of the greatest non-stories ever. in Technology The Internet Stands Up Keynote, an Internet measurement service, is monitoring Web sites as the clock strikes midnight around the world. And everything is hunky-dory.com. in Technology Nyet-thing Happening in Russia Y2K fears of a Russian meltdown prove unwarranted. Officials credit a cooperative effort with the US military in keeping missiles dormant. in Technology Y2K Watch New Zealand OK in Y2K No news is good news for Kiwis as the country enters the year 2000 without any technical glitches. Only a bit of rain dampens the festivities. Kim Griggs reports from Wellington, New Zealand. in Technology Y2K Watch Y2K Bug MIA in Asia Government systems and utilities across the continent are fully operational during the first few hours of the New Year. in Technology Y2K Watch Everything Up Down Under Australia is unfazed as the year 2000 greets another time zone. The lights are on, but nobody's home as people flock to the harbor to join the celebration. Stewart Taggart reports from Sydney. in Technology Y2K Watch Y2K Baby Gets Yahoo Stock Forget weekly allowance. The first Y2K baby born in a Silicon Valley hospital will receive Yahoo and Silicon Graphics shares, a starter portfolio worth about US$500 -- for now. in Business Y2K Watch First Sunrise, From 12,000 Feet They'll watch for the first rays, and jump –- from a plane's cockpit into shark-infested waters east of the Chatham Islands. It's one way to ring in the New Year. Kim Griggs reports from New Zealand. in Culture The Annual Wired Digital/Lycos Self Exam Tech in 2000: The Predictions Here we go again. We've rounded up the usual suspects from Wired Digital, this year adding our brethren from parent company Lycos Inc., for a look ahead to the tech that will move and shake the Year 2000. in Culture A Great Year to Go Public If your company staged an initial public offering in 1999, you probably had a great year. So did your banker. In short: Far more money was made off unprofitable companies than ever before. By Joanna Glasner. in Business Elsewhere Today South Pole Is Moved BBC News Gateway Sells Amiga to Ex-Amiga Employee The Register CA Warns of Trojan.kill Virus ZDNN U.K. Will Own Net Time The Industry Standard Antarctic Scientists Greet First Light Lycos News Banks Stock Up on Cash, But Hoarders Stay Away The New York Times (Registration Required)
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