I can't see it, any circuit board is insulated from the chassis which is (or should be) grounded. Light globes, maybe, my partner cant wear watches and has trouble with some flaky equipment, she tends to build static in away I dont understand but it doesn't pertain to vintage macs.
With respect, I'd suggest that there is a better forum to discuss this (original) topic, as its not uncommon but I find it hard to believe that you can seriously shutdown or cause havoc using any computer. If I remember correctly, it might prove a useful talent in a 1980's video arcade. I used a static oven lighter myself. ;) /dev/null wrote: >>And the moon is made of green cheese. ;-) Show me the "scientific >>study" and make me a believer. Without a referenced publication >>anything can and often is claimed. >> >> > >it was a serious study into crystal (i.e. silicon chip) behaviour, >published in a reputable journal - but its 2 years since i last heard >about it so im having trouble tracking it down... which is partly why i >posted, to see if anyone else had any clues. its become a kind of study >of my own. > > > >>The casing (even on a Vintage Mac) can't account for your body static >>getting to the electronics. They're protected by the metal >>chassis/rf shield. Probably your N-rays, right? ;-) >> >> > >if you're not interested or dont agree thats okay, but dont make fun. >if you've never experienced this kind of phenomenon (or had an uncanny >ability to stop watches or blow light bulbs) then you really have no >idea how disturbing it can be... > >m > > -- Vintage Macs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Vintage Macs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/vintagemacs.shtml> The FAQ: <http://macfaq.org/> Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/vintage.macs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
