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To: ManyMoose who wrote (58581)	4/26/2007 10:27:38 AM
From: mph	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 90947

It has something to do with the magnetic field. And I'm sure Laz knows what it does! Just ask him:-)

To: ManyMoose who wrote (58581)	4/26/2007 11:02:58 AM
From: Peter Dierks	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 90947

I know what degausing is, and have for many years.

To: ManyMoose who wrote (58581)	4/26/2007 11:52:11 AM
From: Lazarus_Long	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 90947

It removes magnetic field that has built up in the ferromagnetic parts of the CRT assembly- -generally a result of keeping he display in the same position for a long time. The earth's field causes the ferromagnetic parts to acquire a magnetic field of their own, throwing off the electron beam from the electron gun. That beam should be guided only by the magnetic field generated by the field coils that are part of the CRT assembly. Sort of like cleaning out the accumulated scum of life- -which is what I have in mind! :-)