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Subject:Re: Is "WebTop" a real word? From:Elna Tymes <etymes -at- LTS -dot- COM> Date:Thu, 12 Aug 1999 19:18:38 -0700
Mike -
> >Is this a valid word, and if so - should it be one or two words? Is
there
> >another word that would be better?
>
> It's as valid as any other industry jargon: the more widespread its use,
> the more valid it becomes.
>
> In this case, I think you're starting some jargon, rather than
> perpetuating some existing jargon, in which case it can be two words or
> one, your choice. (Try not to let the power go to your head...)
Ummmm, you might want to go check the Sun site first. I think Sun has
trademarked it, as part of one of their products. Perhaps not the way
you've
spelled it, but definitely as the name of a product.
