[Techtalk] irregular monitor flicker

[Carla Schroder]

On Thursday 25 January 2007 08:53, Robyn M wrote:
> > Honest to gosh, nothing has been changed in ages. I do regular
> > system updates (Debian unstable) and install/uninstall a lot of
> > software, but the hardware hasn't been touched in months. I wonder
> > if dust causes problems?
>
> Most houses in Aus. have 2 separate power circuits in the house and 1
> more for lights. If there are things on the same power ciruit as the
> monitor that are misbehaving they could cause this problem.
>
> Do you have someone who could test the monitor for you at their
> house? Then you'd know for sure if it was the monitor.
>
> Robyn

That's a good idea. My wiring is good, but it's house wiring, so it's not 
ideal for computers. I keep promising myself that I'll call an electrician 
and have the computer room put on a dedicated circuit- someday it may really 
happen. Then we're having a party and everyone is invited.

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