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Name: Rajan Urs Date: June 25, 2002 at 06:26:59 Pacific
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no idea kim....but maybe its better not to...they told me not to keep the ups next to the tower cos it has a magnetic field....i never bothered to and the ups is still there next to the tower....nothing has happned from past two years
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Name: mike Date: June 25, 2002 at 08:53:51 Pacific
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as long as you are grounded it really shouldn't matter. I ahve been using them for better than ten years without a single problem
You should not get them near any magnetic media like hard drives or floppy disks. Other than that they should not be any problem.
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Response Number 4
Name: LilBunnyFuFu Date: June 25, 2002 at 09:03:18 Pacific
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the only thing oyou should be careful of with magnetic screwdrivers is with the hdd and any floppies. also it is not a good idea to put anything magnetic by your monitor.
Summary: Has anyone heard of a magnetic like choke? If so, what is it? Should I use it? Where can I find one if needed? Is there anything else I can use to get better internet connection (e.g., better phon...
Summary: floopy disks cant be erased! :) I know that magnets can cause damage to floppies.. dont know if they simply damage them [cant be used again] or just erase them allowing you to reuse them.. Best thing ...
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