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How the Clock Works
The Y2K countdown clock that appears above is based on the clock on your computer or network. As the official timekeeper of the United States, the Naval Observatory Time Service Department maintains accurate atomic clocks. It hosts a site that lets you check the time and determine the accuracy of your system clock (requires a Java-enabled browser).
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Latest Story
Y2K Glitch For Lawyers: Few Lawsuits
Accounts of the largely triumphant campaign to quash the Y2K computer glitch must include a visit to the cluttered Philadelphia home office of Ronald N. Weikers.
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