The fact that Y2K can be considered "pointless hype"

Is entirely due to the hard work of many, many underappreciated programmers.

https://www.cnn.com/2011/09/12/opinion/frum-unsung-heroes/index.html

Hmmm, well. I just looked at the author, having come across something in the article I found questionable. I'm still leaving it as the best I found so far.

I'm still looking for a documentary I *know* exists. Title was, IIRC, "The Unsung Heroes of Y2K."

http://www.idug.org/p/fo/et/thread=1374