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Latest post Sun, Dec 2 2007 12:32 PM by Mister Micawber. 1 replies.
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Eng.noob  +  448825 Sun, 02 Dec 07 12:25 PM
greetings,

what exactly is the difference b/w the two? Can both be used interchangeably?
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Mister Micawber  +  448828 Sun, 02 Dec 07 12:32 PM

In most cases, they are interchangeable.  Present perfect emphasizes the recent accomplishment or that the deed is completed.  Past tense is a simple statement of past fact, without emotion.
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