Hi,
I found this info on the lasidotalk.com forum:
"For those of you wondering how our serial numbers work, here's a brief explanation:
Starting in '93 we introduced the following system:
First two digits: year - fiscal year beginning August 1st of the year before
next two digits: week of the fiscal year
fifth digit: day of the week
last three digits: rank of instrument made that week
Example: 98113231 would translate as Wednesday, second week of October '97, 231st instrument made.
02361055 would be Monday, first week of April 2002, 55th instrument made."
It's kindof lame to post a question and then the answer, but thanks for your help anyway. This is a cool forum.