RE: URLs and the use of the possessive

[Kim Roper <kim -dot- roper -at- vitana -dot- com>]

Kate Skilton asked:

> When referring to another company's website, I believe that 
> the correct way
> to make the reference is by saying: "Go to the Microsoft 
> Website..." vs. "Go
> to Microsoft's Website..." or "Go to our Website..."
> 
> My problem is, that if I am correct in the above assumption, 
> I need to find
> this rule somewhere in print in order to prove my point.


See Rule number 4:  http://www.microsoft.com/trademarks/t-mark/g-lines.htm

It's Microsoft-specific, but I find that it holds true for other major
companies.  If in doubt, consult the company's Web site for terms of usage
in the usage of terms :>

Cheers ... Kim
mailto:kim -dot- roper -at- vitana -dot- com

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