Question For The List

[Don Y]

Jules Richardson wrote:
> Jim Leonard wrote:
>> Computer parts without any moving parts should last forever, and in my 
>> experience, they usually do (if cared for properly).
> 
> Natural chip decay will get 'em all in the end, but IMHO they should 
> last for a significant part of a person's lifetime, though.

Has anyone any "real" data on EM effects?  Or is this effectively
urban legendry?