Comment 16 for bug 12829

I would also have liked to have my monitor setup to 1024x768 @ 85Hz instead of
1280x1024 @ 60Hz. It is the first thing I change since at 60 Hz the flickering
is often perceptible.

A quick search reveals that this is usually recommended by most:

http://www.health24.com/medical/Condition_centres/777-792-810-1692,29508.asp

"Most people use CRT (Cathode Ray Tubes) screens like TV screens. These screens
have a single electron ray that has to light up dot after dot, line after line.
It does this at a certain speed. With TV it is 50 Hz (50 screen scans per
second) and with PC's it's 50 to 60 Hz by default. This 'refreshing' of the
screen is why TV and computer screens flicker. This flicker can cause tremendous
eye strain and headaches in some people."

http://www.newhopepa.com/tekkorner/Anna082202/

"You might find out that your refresh rate is set to 70 Hertz or even lower. If
so, check out if there are higher refresh rates in the drop down menu. Consider
75 Hz or higher. After having increased the refresh rate you may be pleasantly
surprised to find out that the monitor is now easier on your eyes!"

I don't understand the resistance shown here to offering the medically best
resolution to non-technical users by default...