[Lancaster] Publicity for University Meeting

[Martyn Welch]

On Thursday 26 Jan 2006 17:17, Sam Barnett-Cormack wrote:
> > Not sure - I think most people would just call the software on their
> > computer "Windows", which was kinda where I was aiming. (p.s. we use the
> > "X Window System")
>
> It might be likely to alienate any pre-existing non-windows users who
> have a streak of pedantry... does microsoft use 'Windows' (as a proper
> noun) as a trademark? If so, a subtle but valid way to say it would be
> 'Windows(tm)'.

OK, edited.

Martyn

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