Will air ionizer harm diskettes and computer?

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From: Adam Lasnik
Date: Thu, 16 Apr 1992 22:59

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Hi folks.

I just bought a brand new air ionizer that's supposed to charge approximately
18 cubic feet of air per minute.  Problem is that I just realized that my
computer hard disk and floppy disks might be in danger due to the electrically
charged particles.

I live in a small single college dorm room (about 20 by 15 feet)... Do I need
to truly worry about my electronic media, and if so, what can I do to protect
them?  Or do I just have to return my air ionizer?

Please mail your responses PRIVATELY via e-mail, and I will happy to post a
public followup if there is interest.

Thanks so much for your help.

--ADAM "KEYS" LASNIK

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Subject: Will air ionizer harm diskettes and computer?
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