Corporate spending for computer issues related to the year 2000 may divert revenues away from some Microsoft products but could benefit others, he said.

A computer issue, a generalization of the term bug.

"There were the pharmaceuticals, the autos and some computer issues."

Some of Nasdaq's leading computer issues, which have been institutional favorites, pulled back as well.

Ms. Abramowitz was among those especially puzzled by the dumping of other computer issues yesterday.

"We've got serious computer issues, people," Sonya said in a tight voice.

Its popularity within the company created internal computer issues.

The news sent Digital's shares tumbling nearly 17 percent, dragging down other computer issues and, in turn, the broader market.

A number of computer issues were weaker yesterday.

The year-2000 computer issue, in particular, appeared to leave a bad taste in the mouth of some members of Congress.