Re: There is a cat somewhere in my computer
>> One of my serial ports died when lightning struck the telephone line the
>> modem was connected to. (I didn't think of disconnecting telephones as
>> well as the mains.) Also, hardware handbooks often say that you
>> should turn off equipment at both ends before disconnecting things.
I read somewhere(sorry no source) that more computers and such get
fried from phone line lightning strikes than power line lightning
strikes. So unplug it ALL if you decide to unplug anything. Also a
decent surge protector for phone and a/c wouldn't hurt as well(although
this is open for debate as well).
Just an FYI,
Brian
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