Are the solar storms causing computers to run slower?

[Brucey]

I've heard there are some big solar flares affecting earth right now. Also, my computers have been very slow today (I thought electrons travelled at the speed of light!). Is there a connection?

[mykpart]

1. So THAT's why

my Dish Network is going in and out! Computer seems OK, though. But mine's old and slow anyway, like me!

[starroute]

2. There is no solar storm yet

"A coronal mass ejection (CME) swept past Earth at approximately 1500 UT on Oct. 24th. The impact did not trigger an intense geomagnetic storm (at least not yet) because the interplanetary magnetic field (IMF) near Earth is pointing north--a condition that suppresses geomagnetic activity. Another CME is en route to Earth, due to arrive later today or tomorrow. Geomagnetic storming is possible when that one arrives."

http://www.spaceweather.com/

[TacticalPeek]

3. Which direction should I face?

:)

[Loonman]

5. UT is ZULU or Greenwich Mean Time

So for those in EDT that would be 10:00am.

[bif]

4. Should I get the umbrella out?

How bad is the storm going to be?

[earthman dave]

6. No, that's just windoze =)

[Elidor]

7. Yes, they are

If you experience dramatic slowdowns, it's recommended that you cover your computer in tinfoil, with the shiny side facing IN.