"fecal control unit" wrote in message
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On Sun, 31 Oct 2004 01:59:04 GMT, "John Smith"
wrote:

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Can faulty cable tv / high speed cable Internet installation cause damage
to
the computer and television?

thanks,

John

Might want to disconnect the neighbors cable & grab a DMM to see if
there's an AC voltage{ & current?} diff between your box/neighbors
cable ( test both shield/ground & center conductor).
{I've seen 120 VAC, 120 mA between my old fridge & the kitchen sink!}


Yikes, sounds like you had a grounding issue in your house's wiring, that
could be a dangerous situation.