11.   Australian organizations are poorly prepared for the impact of the millennium computer problem and some businesses could collapse as a result, a management consulting group warned.

12.   In addition, the bureau could also look into providing case studies or reference on industry sectors which have tackled the millennium bug problem, Fung added.

13.   Last week, the Philippines hosted an international conference where world experts reported on ongoing efforts to deal with the millennium bug problem.

14.   Mr Cheung said all industries as well as government departments and bureaus will be needing technicians to solve the millennium problem.

15.   The millennium bug problem stems from the old computer programming practice of using only the last two digits of the year to save memory.

16.   The millennium bug problem arose because most computer software use only two digits to specify the year in order to save on memory.

17.   The millennium bug problem is another factor which might increase the use of information technology.

18.   The Russians did not immediately respond to the proposal, but they have acknowledged in recent weeks that they need help in coping with potential millennium bug computer problems.

19.   The United States and Japan will work together to deal with the millennium computer bug problem, a U.S. official said Tuesday.

20.   This puts them in competition with a New Zealand teen-ager who has also developed software to cure the millennium bug problem.