As a retired English teacher, I'd like to offer my two cents worth.  I agree
with Clint that it probably should be spelled website.  As to capitalizing
it, I assume that the same old rule would apply.  If it refers to just any
website, it would not be capitalized, but if it is part of the name of a
particular website it would then be considered a proper noun and would be
capitalized.  As an example, building is common noun and is usually not
capitalized, but if it is used as a part of the name of a particular
building, it is. For instance....Empire State Building.  Ann Parker


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> I always use 'website', however this is another one of "those
> things" recently added in the English (or otherwise) language
> like CD-ROM or CDROM, etc., that is subjective to the user.  I
> don't have a new enough PRINT dictionary, and it (and other
> computer/internet terms) are not on Merriam-Webster online.
> For things such as that you can use http://webopedia.com/
> -Clint
>
> God Bless Us All
> Clint Hamilton, Owner
> Want to exchange links with us?
> http://OrpheusComputing.com �
>
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> From: "Harold B" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>
> Hi again,
>
> Another question ... What is considered the correct spelling
> of the
> above choices (Website, website, web site, Web site) ... spell
> checks
> give different opinions and I've seen many variations in
> different
> writings ... Harold B.
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