* Randall R Schulz <rschulz@sonic.net> [01-21-05 11:06]:
On Thursday 20 January 2005 23:18, jalal wrote:
Contemplate on the difference between:
Yes, you can not install a boot loader.
Yes, you cannot install a boot loader.
Sure: It's slim to none.
Sorry, but that's just how English works.
Might be somewhat clearer if explained, "can" indicates ability to perform and "may" indicates permission, while "cannot" is the inability to perform. Yes, you can 'not install' you have the ability to 'not install' (or install if you wish) Yes, you cannot 'install' you do not have the ability to 'install' note: the dictionary indicates that 'can not' and 'cannot' are the same in meaning but not spelling, but I believe that this is ancient. I believe this is: semantics note2: meanings or the understanding of a sentence vary appreciably with regard to location and time. The same sentence today may mean completely the opposite of what it meant sometime in the past and/or from northern US vs souther US vs eastern US vs Australia vs England vs ............... AND, the onus is upon the writer to properly convey _his_ meaning to his audience. I have spoken... -- Patrick Shanahan Registered Linux User #207535 http://wahoo.no-ip.org @ http://counter.li.org HOG # US1244711 Photo Album: http://wahoo.no-ip.org/photos