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Subject:Hyphenation rule of thumb From:Richard Mateosian <srm -at- C2 -dot- ORG> Date:Wed, 12 Oct 1994 08:48:28 -0700
>According to my IBM dictionary, real-time is hyphenated, but it's
>listed there only as an adjective
I vote for realtime.
Richard's rule of thumb: If it started as two words and you can now find a
reference that says it should be hyphenated, it's time to start spelling it
solid.
Yes, I can think of exceptions. ...RM
Richard Mateosian Technical Writer in Berkeley CA srm -at- c2 -dot- org
