Re: Newsgroup about history of computers ... folklore???

noel <[email protected]> 14 Jul 2026 16:41:56 +1000
Newsgroups alt.free.newsservers, alt.comp.hardware.pc-homebuilt, alt.comp.freeware
Organization Ausics - https://newsgroups.ausics.net
Message-ID <[email protected]> 
On Tue, 14 Jul 2026 01:21:12 +0200, Nomen Nescio wrote:

> In article <[email protected]>
> noel <[email protected]> wrote:
> 
>> considering your formal qualifications and the fact your about 60 yrs
> 
> What’s the difference between your and you’re?
> 
> You’re is a contraction of the phrase you are. Easy enough to remember.
> 
> For example:
> 
>     You’re my best friend!
>     I think you’re the perfect match for the job.
>     Make sure you’re healthy before you start training.
> 
> Any of these sentences would read the exact same way if you are replaced
> you’re.
> 
> Your is a possessive adjective used to show ownership. It is not a
> contraction. Your is usually followed by a noun (including gerunds).
> 
> For example:
> 
>     Your hair looks great today!
>     I wish I had your energy.
>     Has all your running around made you tired?
bored much

Im fully aware of the meanings, just sometimes i cant be fucked...