6 files changed, 8 insertions, 8 deletions
diff --git a/Documentation/networking/arcnet-hardware.txt b/Documentation/networking/arcnet-hardware.txt
index 30a5f01403d..731de411513 100644
--- a/Documentation/networking/arcnet-hardware.txt
+++ b/Documentation/networking/arcnet-hardware.txt
@@ -139,7 +139,7 @@ And now to the cabling.  What you can connect together:
 
 5. An active hub to passive hub.
 
-Remember, that you can not connect two passive hubs together.  The power loss
+Remember that you cannot connect two passive hubs together.  The power loss
 implied by such a connection is too high for the net to operate reliably.
 
 An example of a typical ARCnet network:
diff --git a/Documentation/networking/cs89x0.txt b/Documentation/networking/cs89x0.txt
index 0371ced334c..f1f9e8afe1e 100644
--- a/Documentation/networking/cs89x0.txt
+++ b/Documentation/networking/cs89x0.txt
@@ -584,7 +584,7 @@ of four ways after installing and or configuring the CS8900/20-based adapter:
 
     1.) The system does not boot properly (or at all).
 
-    2.) The driver can not communicate with the adapter, reporting an "Adapter
+    2.) The driver cannot communicate with the adapter, reporting an "Adapter
         not found" error message.
 
     3.) You cannot connect to the network or the driver will not load.
diff --git a/Documentation/networking/netconsole.txt b/Documentation/networking/netconsole.txt
index 53618fb1a71..1caa6c73469 100644
--- a/Documentation/networking/netconsole.txt
+++ b/Documentation/networking/netconsole.txt
@@ -52,6 +52,6 @@ messages is high, but should have no other impact.
 Netconsole was designed to be as instantaneous as possible, to
 enable the logging of even the most critical kernel bugs. It works
 from IRQ contexts as well, and does not enable interrupts while
-sending packets. Due to these unique needs, configuration can not
+sending packets. Due to these unique needs, configuration cannot
 be more automatic, and some fundamental limitations will remain:
 only IP networks, UDP packets and ethernet devices are supported.
diff --git a/Documentation/networking/sk98lin.txt b/Documentation/networking/sk98lin.txt
index 817fc113d93..82ce5547db4 100644
--- a/Documentation/networking/sk98lin.txt
+++ b/Documentation/networking/sk98lin.txt
@@ -484,7 +484,7 @@ If any problems occur during the installation process, check the
 following list:
 
 
-Problem:  The SK-98xx adapter can not be found by the driver.
+Problem:  The SK-98xx adapter cannot be found by the driver.
 Solution: In /proc/pci search for the following entry:
              'Ethernet controller: SysKonnect SK-98xx ...'
           If this entry exists, the SK-98xx or SK-98xx V2.0 adapter has 
@@ -502,7 +502,7 @@ Solution: In /proc/pci search for the following entry:
           web, e.g. at 'www.linux.org'). 
 
 
-Problem:  Programs such as 'ifconfig' or 'route' can not be found or the 
+Problem:  Programs such as 'ifconfig' or 'route' cannot be found or the 
           error message 'Operation not permitted' is displayed.
 Reason:   You are not logged in as user 'root'.
 Solution: Logout and login as 'root' or change to 'root' via 'su'.
diff --git a/Documentation/networking/skfp.txt b/Documentation/networking/skfp.txt
index 3a419ed42f8..abfddf81e34 100644
--- a/Documentation/networking/skfp.txt
+++ b/Documentation/networking/skfp.txt
@@ -81,7 +81,7 @@ Makes my life much easier :-)
 
 If you run into problems during installation, check those items:
 
-Problem:  The FDDI adapter can not be found by the driver.
+Problem:  The FDDI adapter cannot be found by the driver.
 Reason:   Look in /proc/pci for the following entry:
              'FDDI network controller: SysKonnect SK-FDDI-PCI ...'
 	  If this entry exists, then the FDDI adapter has been
@@ -99,7 +99,7 @@ Reason:   Look in /proc/pci for the following entry:
 
 Problem:  You want to use your computer as a router between
           multiple IP subnetworks (using multiple adapters), but
-	  you can not reach computers in other subnetworks.
+	  you cannot reach computers in other subnetworks.
 Reason:   Either the router's kernel is not configured for IP
 	  forwarding or there is a problem with the routing table
 	  and gateway configuration in at least one of the
diff --git a/Documentation/networking/tcp.txt b/Documentation/networking/tcp.txt
index 0fa30042557..0121edc3ba0 100644
--- a/Documentation/networking/tcp.txt
+++ b/Documentation/networking/tcp.txt
@@ -62,7 +62,7 @@ if needed and you will get the expected protocol. If you ask for an
 unknown congestion method, then the sysctl attempt will fail.
 
 If you remove a tcp congestion control module, then you will get the next
-available one. Since reno can not be built as a module, and can not be
+available one. Since reno cannot be built as a module, and cannot be
 deleted, it will always be available.
 
 How the new TCP output machine [nyi] works.