Re: Year 2000 and Collating Sequence

[Bob Williams <rdws@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Steve Raisor wrote:
> 
> The idea of changing the collating sequence was suggested by someone in
> our office as a way of correcting the sort problems for the year 2000
> for two digit dates.  I believe this to be a dangerous option and would
> appreciate hearing further opinions!!
> 
> Thanks in advance!!
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Steve,
   I would be curious to hear why this would be dangerous.  Why would 
using an alternate collating sequence for a date field cause a 
problem...?  How would you use it.?  Where would you use it.?

Bob Williams
rdws@jacksonmi.com
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