DB2 Universal Database Version 5 and Version 5.2 are Year 2000 ready. This means that when used in accordance with its associated documentation, DB2 Universal Database is capable of correctly processing, providing and/or receiving date data within and between the 20th and 21st centuries, provided that all products (for example, hardware, software and firmware) used with the product properly exchange accurate date data with it. More information about IBM and Year 2000 readiness can be found at http://wwwyr2k.raleigh.ibm.com.