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> -----Original Message-----
> From: John Posada [SMTP:john -at- TDANDW -dot- COM]
> Sent: Wednesday, December 09, 1998 11:48 AM
> To: TECHWR-L -at- LISTSERV -dot- OKSTATE -dot- EDU
> Subject: Upper case?
>
>Question: I have some input from a developer that contain, in the
>description, the following piece of statement:
>
> "...replace the IBM Magstar 3570 model B with the..."
>
>Under normal circumstances, does the word "model" get capped?
Obviously IBM must refer to a Magstar 3570 model B somewhere. Maybe
they've even trademarked the name. Can you find out whether *they*
capitalize it or not?
If not, I'd guess you're free to use your own preference.
Take care,
Scott
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Scott McClare - Technical Writer
DY 4 Systems Inc., Kanata, Ontario, Canada
(613) 599-9199 x502 smcclare -at- dy4 -dot- com
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