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Old 22-May-2004, 13:11
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Should I write internet with a capital I or a small one?
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Old 22-May-2004, 13:18
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There are two schools of thought on this one. Microsoft Word suggests that a capital is required and many people feel it is a proper noun, so I play safe and use a capital formally and lower case at other times.
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Old 22-May-2004, 13:29
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There are two schools of thought on this one. Microsoft Word suggests that a capital is required and many people feel it is a proper noun, so I play safe and use a capital formally and lower case at other times.
I agree with tdol. :D
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