From: "John Beamish" 

OK, I did remember it (somewhat) correctly.  Thanks.

On Sat, 02 Jun 2007 09:24:01 -0400, mike  wrote:

>
> Those EM requirements are still there, the "radiated
signals" were radio
> waves.  The emission specs were imposed by the FCC because the PCs were
> emitting so much radio-frequency noise that they were starting to
> interfere with TV and radio broadcasting signals in the homes. (note
> that the emission limits for office-use computers were not as strict as
> those for the home)
>
> Back in the 386 days, there was the onslaught of super cheap no-name
> white box computers.  They were the worst so far as radio interference
> went..
>
> If you look on the back of a computer nowadays, you'll still see FCC
> compliance markings.
>
>

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