( Silicon.com) - Year 2000 problems could be made worse by solar storms at the millennium,  scientists told the American Astronomical Association's annual convention Tuesday. Experts from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said businesses should expect disruption to satellites and energy grids. The sun will be in the most violent part of its 11-year cycle between January and April 2000. A spokesman said any technology developed this decade will be at risk, as it will never have experienced such high levels of magnetic radiation.

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