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leper list noun. A list of companies and organizations that are vulnerable to the year 2000 computer problem.

Example Citation:
"Some firms worry that Y2K glitches might force unprepared clients, customers, and suppliers out of business, and to guard against such unpleasant surprises many are now creating leper lists to protect themselves from potential plague victims."
—Spencer E. Ante, "Are You on the Leper List?," Wired

Related Words:
2000-compliant
9999 bug
doomsdate
Y2K leap year bug
Y2K problem
Y2OK

Subject Category:
Technology - General

Posted on January 11, 1999 at 8:44 AM


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