On Sat, 19 Jan 2002, Sebastian Bergmann wrote: > Alan Knowles wrote: > > Press releases, for PHP5 pre-alpha, PHP-GTK's, (Derick - srm?) > > upcomming release etc. which could be made available - Then a PHP > > press team??, could be resposnible for getting it out to the Press in > > their local countries.. > > Now this is a great idea, IMHO. For those who don't know, I'm a > freelancing journalist writing PHP-related articles for German > magazine, including the upcoming ''PHP Magazin'', which'll be the first > PHP-focused print publication in the world (at least that i know of ;)
Press releases make it much easier for the average IT journo (who actually knows very little about computing) to write a story about a given topic. If PHP needs more IT/main stream press coverage, this must be done. 'If.' The other point Sebastian makes (indirectly) is better still. I too write articles for IT magazines about PHP, as well as other projects I am involved in. In all cases, I was approached by the editors -- but they didn't really know what they wanted. I think the best way for PHP to get good, thorough and accurate coverage in the mainstream IT press is for articulate and enthusiastic writers involved with PHP to independently contact magazine editors offering to write columns/how-tos/features/what ever about PHP on a freelance basis. Naturally, only a small proportion will be interested or able. But if you enjoy writing and need some pocket money, its well worth a try. Gavin -- PHP Development Mailing List <http://www.php.net/> To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To contact the list administrators, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
