To answer your question, Dant': != and == are so-called "operators of comparison" (see Built-in operators).  != and == are useful in the comparison of x to y (negative and affirmative respectively); and are to be distinguished from so-called "operators of assignment", i.e. =, where the value of y is assigned to x.

Operators of comparison are a prompt for conditional action, whereas operators of assignment are a positive declaration.  Therefore:

if (bShepherdOfWives == true) {		// Condition
	iAnnuaryHaremBudget = 40000;	// Declaration
}

Whoops; transferring..

sorry to pull the rug out under you, moved it to 'works' for more relevance.

actually i should look into my posting-editing habit.