Something about the electronic circuit in them flourescent light bulbs,I
guess.My lamp I use is a very old metal floor lamp with a gooseneck on
it,I bought the lamp at a Goodwill store many years ago.It sits between
my end of doggys couch between the end of the back of the couch and my
computer which sits on an end table by my end of the couch.I am not
going to change the arrangement either just for a stupid screw in
flourescent light bulb.I am very happy with the arrangement just the way
it is.Besides,changing old style light bulbs once in a while is
something I dont mind doing.To me,it is all part of normal house
keeping.
cuhulin