Re: How to destroy a 5.25 disk in Applesoft

[Don Bruder <dakidd@sonic.net>]

In article <1142639290.475820.34680@p10g2000cwp.googlegroups.com>,
 "BLuRry" <brendan.robert@gmail.com> wrote:

> Cool code.  Looks scary.  I like my version: an 80's radio shack bulk
> tape eraser.  Does a good number on color monitors, too.  (don't ask)
> 
> -B
> 

You can *USUALLY* "undo" that kind of number by hooking the eraser to a 
good long extension cord, firing it up *AWAY* from the monitor (at least 
10-12 feet), bring it close, then *SLOWLY* back it away from the monitor 
to a distance of 10-12 feet or so before turning it off again. 

Sometimes a repeat of this treatment is needed if you don't get far 
enough away before shutdown, and it's always a good idea to have the 
monitor turned on and displaying something so you can get an idea of 
whether you're far enough away. (If the image is still "jiggling", 
you're too close - back off some more before shutting it down.)

Go too fast, and you'll definitely need a repeat, since you'll leave the 
shadow-mask magnetized.

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