adamsd@pnet01.CTS.COM (Adams Douglas) (08/04/87)
The last big thunderstorm we had in L.A. ('bout two months ago) was a _doozy_.
I took the precaution of unplugging all my computer equipment and removing the
cords from the cabinet connectors where I could. Although there were no direct
hits near my place, I know of at least one person who lost their disk-drive,
monitor, and modem, _despite_ their surge protector. Apparently the bolt hit
the power pole and propagated to ground through his house's wiring.
Ouch!