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Copyright 1998-1999 Gribetz International. Last modified: |
Year 2000 Readiness Disclosure
3/8/99
Typically most people will have year 2000 problems if they are using date stamped files. Our older machines’ operating systems do not require files that have date stamps. Even if the older computer system does not roll over to the year 2000 this should not create a problem with our machines.
Our machines that use Point and Sew™ do use date stamp for historical tracking, but only in Batch Mode. The date stamp is a "Y2K" 4 digit compliant database field. However, even if the computer is not year 2000 compliant, the Quilter will still function properly. To verify that the computer is year 2000 compliant you can perform the following test. NOTE: This test only needs to be performed on Gribetz Quilters running Point and Sew™ Software in Batch Mode. However, if you have a Quilter that has Point and Sew™ Software and want to check the date, perform the following test as well.
To check the date, perform the following test:
You must first get to the DOS prompt. The version of DOS loaded on the machine dictates how you get to the DOS prompt.
Turn the machine on and look for either the "blue DesqView" screen or a statement that allows you to enter "F5". If necessary, let the machine go all the way through its power up procedure so you can determine which you see. After you have done this, turn the machine off and power up again; however, at the "blue DesqView" screen enter ctrl-alt-del or "F5" to change the system to DOS prompt.
If a date problem appears, depending on the computer in your Quilter, listed below is the corrective action to take.
PC Based (Nematron, DynaComp) - NOT running Point and Sew™ Software
A date will have to be manually entered into the system the first time it is used in 2000. To do this, use the above procedure steps 1 and 2. However, instead of typing 12/31/99, use whatever the current date and time is when you first use the Quilter. Note: Once the date is changed in 2000 it will stay. However, 2000 is a leap year; you should check your system’s date on February 29 and, if needed, set date and time using steps 1 and 2.
Prolog
A date will have to be manually entered into the system the first time it is used in 2000. To do this, use the above procedure steps 1 and 2. However, instead of typing 12/31/99, use whatever the current date and time is when you first use the Quilter. Note: Once the date is changed in 2000 it will stay. However, 2000 is a leap year; you should check your system’s date on February 29 and, if needed, set date and time using steps 1 and 2.
Ziatech
Gribetz Service and Parts Departments have a diskette that allows the BIOS to be updated to handle the date rollover. Note: Ask for part #J550000550 (no charge).
After using the diskette, simply verify the system date before using the quilter in the year 2000. If the date is not correct, set the date and time using steps 1 and 2.
Our investigation thus far has shown the equipment listed below to not have a year 2000 issue.
GribetzInternational Wrapper
Spuhl Anderson Tape Edge Machine
GribetzInternational TapeMaster
Spuhl Anderson Panel Cutters
GribetzInternational Panel Cutters
WBSCO Wrapper
Spuhl Anderson Wrapper
WBSCO Conveyor Controls
YEAR 2000 READINESS DISCLOSURE
THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT IS BEING DESIGNATED A YEAR 2000 READINESS DISCLOSURE THIS INFORMATION IS PROVIDED PURSUANT TO THE TERMS HEREOF AND THE YEAR 2000 INFORMATION AND READINESS DISCLOSURE ACT FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF ASSISTING THE PLANNING FOR THE TRANSITION TO THE YEAR 2000. THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS INFORMATION CURRENTLY AVAILABLE CONCERNING THE BEHAVIOR OF GRIBETZ INTERNATIONAL PRODUCTS WITH RESPECT TO YEAR 2000 PROCESSING AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. GRIBETZ INTERNATIONAL DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. MOREOVER, GRIBETZ INTERNATIONAL DOES NOT WARRANT OR MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING THE USE OR THE RESULTS OF THE USE OF THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IN TERMS OF ITS CORRECTNESS, ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE. NO ORAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION OR ADVICE GIVEN BY GRIBETZ INTERNATIONAL OR ITS AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES SHALL CREATE A WARRANTY OR IN ANY WAY DECREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY DISCLAIMER. IN NO EVENT SHALL GRIBETZ INTERNATIONAL OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, PUNITIVE OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF GRIBETZ INTERNATIONAL OR ITS SUPPLIERS HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, SO THE FOREGOING LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
ANY STATEMENTS MADE TO YOU BY GRIBETZ INTERNATIONAL OR CONTAINED HEREIN IN THE COURSE OF PROVIDING YEAR 2000 RELATED FIXES, YEAR 2000 DIAGNOSTIC TOOLS, OR REMEDIATION SERVICES (IF ANY) ARE SUBJECT TO THE YEAR 2000 INFORMATION AND READINESS DISCLOSURE ACT (112 STAT.2386). IN CASE OF A DISPUTE, THIS ACT MAY REDUCE YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS REGARDING THE USE OF ANY SUCH STATEMENTS, UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED BY YOUR CONTRACT OR TARIFF.
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Copyright 1998-1999 Gribetz International. Last modified: |