Mowgli  +  130853 Fri, 26 Aug 05 10:39 AM Hello, which is impossible? (Is there any difference in meaning?) 1) How long have you had the computer? 2) How long have you the computer? ------------------- 1) How long have you known Peter? 2) How long do you know Peter? ------------------------------- 1) How long have you been here? 2) How long are you here? ------------------------ Thanks for your answers                   Mowgli Mowgli Joined on Tue, Jun 28 2005 Junior Member 55

	Mister Micawber  +  130864 Fri, 26 Aug 05 11:19 AM Use the present perfect form with time duration from the past till now, Mogli-- all the #1s. Mister Micawber Joined on Wed, Aug 4 2004 Yokohama Veteran Member 30,822 'The question is,' said Humpty Dumpty, 'which is to be master-- that's all.' Present Perfect

	goldmund  +  130911 Fri, 26 Aug 05 02:40 PM Dear Mowgli, It is possible to say: how long are you here for? It means: how long do you intend to stay in this place? Kind regards, Goldmund     goldmund Joined on Fri, Jun 10 2005 Regular Member 581 «Tout homme peut dire véritablement; mais dire ordonnément, prudemment et suffisamment, peu d'hommes le peuvent.» - Michel de Montaigne Regards