From: henry@spsystems.net   
      
   In article ,   
   Keith F. Lynch  wrote:   
   >> While it is possible, "easily" is a vast overstatement.  Motors   
   >> usually don't produce strong external magnetic fields, and magnetic   
   >> media are much more robust than people commonly think...   
   >   
   >I've had diskettes and tapes erased by taking them on the DC Metro.   
      
   I've never had any trouble with the Toronto subway.  Subway cars do have a   
   *lot* of current running around -- it's amusing to take a compass along on   
   a subway ride, and watch it spin back and forth as things switch under the   
   floor.   
   --   
   MOST launched 30 June; first light, 29 July; 5arcsec    | Henry Spencer   
   pointing, 10 Sept; first science, early Oct; all well.  | henry@spsystems.net   
      
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