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From: utstat!tg@uunet.uu.net (Tom Glinos)
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Subject: Re: Max discance between CPU and b&w monitors...
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Date: 30 Dec 90 01:04:00 GMT
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In article <837@brchh104.bnr.ca> mau@alice.CSELT.STET.IT writes:
>Sun 4/260 and a Sun 4/330) in a cleaner place. Unfortunately, there will
>be a certain distance (7-8 m approx) between the CPU chassis and the
>monitors.  As I was told that it is not possible to put them away more

I've run B&W monitors up to 150 feet with no ill effects.  The selection
of wire in this case is critical.  Running 8 meters should not be a
problem at all.