An ode to calm Y2K nerves...

> > 'Twas the night before Y2K, and all through the nation
> > We awaited The Bug, The Millennium sensation.
> >
> > The chips were replaced In computers with care,
> > in hopes that ol' Bugsy Wouldn't stop there.
> 
> > While some folks could think They were snug in their beds
> > Others had visions Of dread in their heads.
> >
> > And Ma with her PC and me with my Mac,
> > Had just logged on the Net, And kicked back with a snack.
> >
> > When over the server, There arose such a clatter
> > I called Mister Gates To see what was the matter.
> >
> > But he was away, So I flew like a flash
> > Off to my bank To withdraw all my cash.
> > >
> > >When what with my eyes Should I see?
> > > My good old Mac Looked sick to me.
> > >
> > >The hack of all hackers Was looking so smug,
> > >I knew that it must be The Y2K Bug.
> > >
> > >His image downloaded In no time at all,
> > >He whistled and shouted, Let all system fall!
> > >
> > >Go Intel! Go Gateway!   Now HP! Big Blue!
> > >Everything Compaq And Pentium too!
> > >
> > >All processors big, All processors small,
> > >Crash away! Crash away! Crash away all!
> > >
> > >As I drew in my breath and was turning around,
> > >Out through the modem, He came with a bound.
> > >
> > >He was covered with fur, and slung on his back
> > >Was a sack full  of virus, Set for attack.
> > >
> > > His eyes - how they twinkled! His dimples - how merry!
> > >As midnight approached, though Things soon became scary.
> > >
> > >He had a broad little face and a round little belly,
> > >
> > >And his sack filled with virus Quivered like jelly.
> > >
> > >He was chubby and plump, Perpetually grinning,
> > >And I laughed when I saw him Though my hard drive stopped
> spinning.
> > >
> > >A wink of his eye, And a twist of his head,
> > >Soon gave me to know A new feeling of dread.
> > >
> > >He spoke not a word, But went straight to his work,
> > >He changed all the clocks, Then turned with a jerk.
> > >
> > >With a twitch of his nose, And a quick little wink,
> > >All things electronic Soon went on the blink.
> > >
> > >He zoomed from my system, To the next folks on line,
> > >
> > >He caused such a disruption, could this be a sign
> > >
> > >Then I heard him exclaim, With a loud, hearty cry,
> > >Happy Y2K to all, And kiss your PC good-bye
> > >