(1) One thousand years. As it pertains to the calendar, we recently passed through the second millennium (January 1, 1001 to December 31, 2000), and the third millennium began January 1, 2001.
(2) (Windows Millennium) See Windows ME.
(2) (Windows Millennium) See Windows ME.
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