>From: David Taylor <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Subject: XWindows damaging my monitor?!
>
>Hi,
>
>In Linux, I have the same settings. I had the refresh rate set at
>60Hz. Lately, I have noticed a flicker in the bottom right corner of
>the screen. I remembered reading that the wrong settings in XWindows
>can damage a monitor. So, I lowered the refresh rate to 56Hz. I can't
>really see any flicker any more, BUT ... now the bottom right corner
>seems to be jumping up and down.
That sounds very much like mains frequency interference. 56-60Hz will be
badly affected by mains, Windows may be running at 72-75Hz which will be
happier. Is there any mains equipment (I had problems with a modem and
internal PS) or a mains cable near the monitor?
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