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Jackie, you've had us all stumped on this one for a while now, and I'm not sure I have a great answer, but it's an EXCELLENT question.
I think (and this is like 'How do you pronounce often?' - as soon as someone asks me, I can't speak unconsciously and decide what I really do say) that I log 'on' to the Web / Internet and 'in' to the system / network at work.
Assuming this is true, I think the difference is:
- the Web / Internet are open systems without clear boundaries. As they don't have boundaries, I cannot be 'in' or 'out', so I go for 'on' and 'off'.
- the company network has a clear boundary. It is possible to be 'inside' this boundary and logging 'in' is the process whereby I get inside.
Now, this is all a bit hazy, and I suspect I use 'in' and 'on' about the company network, but I NEVER log 'in' to the web.
Not sure if that is more or less confusing than your original question?!?
Entire Thread Subject Posted By Posted Log in or on? Jackie 07/06/00 11:15 PM Re: Log in or on? Bridget 07/11/00 09:47 AM Re: Log in or on? Jackie 07/11/00 02:51 PM Re: Log in or on? Rubrick 07/12/00 08:28 AM Re: Log in or on? Jackie 07/12/00 11:23 AM Re: Log in or on? johnjohn 07/12/00 10:48 PM Re: Log in or on? Jazzoctopus 07/11/00 04:57 PM
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