::: Area #157 (comp.sys.acorn.programmer)
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Date   : Wed Apr  1 17:39:26 1998
From   : Spider plant breeding program  of fidonet#2:254/27.2
To     : All
Subject: Re: Millenium Bug Busters...

James Taylor <james@NOSPAM.demon.co.uk> writes:

> The trouble, is I don't think anyone in Acorn *or* in the government
> has the faith or vision to do anything about it. It's all about money
> these days - who cares if we all go to hell grabbing for it?

Hmm. Did Gates go to Number 10 during his visit?
Berni Ecclestone seemed to do quite well out of his, and Murdoch (probably
more relevant) seems to be in favour at present. (thinks about Elliot
Carver...)

Nick

PS Followups set to advocacy
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