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Whatchadoin Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Do/can

Which one is better?

Where do/can I download(something)?

Thanks.
  

Top answer

Hi, Often, no difference is intended. But here are a couple of comments on nuances. Where do I download it?

— Clive

  • Hi, Often, no difference is intended.
  • But here are a couple of comments on nuances.
  • Where do I download it?
  • Sounds like the downloading is normal, and simple, and done a lot.
  • Where can I download it?
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Hi,

Often, no difference is intended. But here are a couple of comments on nuances.

Where do I download it? Sounds like the downloading is normal, and simple, and done a lot.

Where can I download it? Does not suggest that
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Which one would you rather use? Thanks.
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For me, it depends on what the "something" is.

Where can I download music files in the mp3 format? (The something is very general, and there are many different possible answers. I expect a list.)

Where do I (go to) download the latest version of iTunes? (I expect one answer, the source web site.)
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I'm talking about a video game.

Where can I download CS:GO?
Where do I download CS:GO?

Will it be OK if I use the second one?
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Hi,

Both are OK.

Clive
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whatchadoinWill it be OK if I use the second one?
Yes. The "go to" is often omitted.
Where do I (go to) download CS:GO?
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