text: **( 8 ) Contracts in Progress**
  
  Amounts included in the consolidated financial statements which relate to recoverable costs and accrued profits not yet billed on contracts are 
  classified as current assets under costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on software installation contracts. Amounts received fro m 
  customers in excess of revenues recognized to date are classified as current liabilities under billings in excess of cost and estimated earnings of 
  s o f t w a re installation contracts. 
  
  The software installation contracts in pro g ress consist of the following: 
  
  December 31, 
  2 0 0 0  1 9 9 9 
  *(in thousands)*
  Costs and estimated earnings on software 
  installation contracts 
  1 1 , 9 1 1. 
  ( 1 3 , 6 6 9 )  7 , 8 72 . 
  ( 1 0 , 2 3 5 )  Less billings to date 
  
  $  ( 1 , 7 5 8 )  $  ( 2 , 3 6 3 ) 