hi

[bhorne.nouce at banet.net (bhorne)]

"Frank J. Ramsay" wrote:

> [snip]

>
> 2 - My monitor is [dying] and I'm wondering if there is any way I can
>     configure X to prolong it's life.  X got a blue tint and some
>     display artifacts started showing up this weekend, but only when
>     I'm in X.  I get similar behavior from the monitor under windows,
>     DOS mode looks fine, windows is blueish.  I mention the windows
>     computer because it is a seperate computer and this tells me the
>     proble lies in the monitor.  (I use a digital switch box to share the
>     monitor, it's worked fine for over a year so I doubt it's that)

Whoa!  If the behavior is *consistent* between the two machines, that means
you should eliminate the *common* components.  Take that switch out *first*,
then assess your monitor's condition.

If the problem remains when your monitor is hooked up DIRECTLY to a known
good PC, then consider basic maintenance such as degausing, convergence, etc.
before replacing it.

> On  the monitor note, where is the best place to get a good monitor, PC's
>     for Everyone has some ok prices, but I'd like to do better.

I've had good luck with refurbished units:  if you're interested, check
Pricewatch.com.  Why pay $500 when you get the same warranty for ~$200?

--
Bill Horne
(Remove ".nouce" from address for direct replies. Sorry.)


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