Santiago Vila wrote: >On 2 May 1998, Manoj Srivastava wrote: > >> Packages only have to specify the first three digits of the >> version number in the `Standards-Version' field of their source >> packages. > >"only three" is "three". > >I fully agree with Martin in that "if 'at least 3' was intended, it would >undoubtedly have been specified".
Sorry, but Manoj is right. To get the meaning you want, the text should say: "Packages should specify only the first three digits ..." or just "Packages should specify the first three digits ..." In English, "You only have to ..." sets a minimum standard, not an exact one. For example: "You only have to get 50% to pass this exam." This does not mean that you fail if you get 60%! -- Oliver Elphick [EMAIL PROTECTED] Isle of Wight http://www.lfix.co.uk/oliver PGP key from public servers; key ID 32B8FAA1 ======================================== Come to me, all you who labour and are heavily laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am meek and lowly in heart, and you shall find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. (Matthew 11: 28-30) -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
