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Re: Starting systemd user services on boot on a Debian server [SOLVED]



On 2015-10-17, Brian <ad44@cityscape.co.uk> wrote:
>> 
>> The use of 'do' in that way suggests emphasis. If you wanted that
>> emphasis, a more unambiguous way is
>> 
>>   If in doubt, *install* this package
>> 
>> If the emphasis is unnecessary, just leave out the the 'do'.
>
> The sentence is unambiguous (there no word "not" in it); it has a hint
> of instruction in it but is perfectly good English as it stands. Leaving
> out "do" is still good English but is more requesting or invitational.
>
>

I find the 'do' rather chummy myself.

"If you're in the neighborhood, do stop by."



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