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From: Richard Mateosian <srm -at- C2 -dot- ORG>
Date: Sat, 8 Apr 1995 15:35:18 -0700

>We can not (lack of contraction intentional) afford such
>ambiguity in our writing.

Actually, the expression "can not" never appears in correct English
(according to my high school English teacher). Use either can't or cannot.
...RM

Richard Mateosian Technical Writer in Berkeley CA srm -at- c2 -dot- org


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