Can my '08 MacBook do Thunderbolt?

From the on-line Apple publish specs on my machine (MacBook (Early 2008 and Late 2008) - Technical Specifications), I know I have a Mini-DVI port.
I also have learned that Thunderbolt (up to 10 Gbps) works via Native Mini Display Port in the newer machines.
Both are DVI . . . just different jacks . . . right?
So . . .
Can my '08 Macbook do thunderbolt?
and . . .
Is there a "Mini-DVI" to "Native Mini Display" adapter?
. . . Not going to be able to do the first if you can't do the second . . . And I didn't see one at the on-line Apple Store . . .
. . . Wow! I could really benifit from a fast external HD connection. And from what I've been reading at this site . . . so could allot of folks! . . .

No, read these articles on each one.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mini-DVI
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mini_DisplayPort
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thunderbolt_%28interface%29

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0xffffff80a2c63bd0 : 0xffffff8029e61e74
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0xffffff80a2c63c70 : 0xffffff8029e90477
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0xffffff80a2c63f00 : 0xffffff8029e98b6b
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com.apple.Dont_Steal_Mac_OS_X          7.0.0
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Bluetooth: Version 4.2.0f6 12982, 3 services, 15 devices, 1 incoming serial ports
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