> You're right, though. We'll send out
> PLUG and whom to contact for news stories.
that would be terrific!
> So I'll need that list from you, if
> you have it.
I dont sorry. i rely either on Migs, Andres, Percy, Melvin or whoever hapless Linux dude I know who happens to wander by. Most of the time I only need a quote, and pressed for a deadline (like right now) anyone will do! Kapalit nun, a mention of whatever org or company they're involved in and how to reach them is de rigueur, hence some measure of mileage.
> However, to reference back to my
> original point, this is now
> the difference between Linux advocates
> being resource persons and Linux
> advocates being journalists
> themselves. And this stems from
> the original "Cross-Country Code"
> issue, whereby a Microsoft VAR
> also functions as journalist.
ahhh ok I understand now.
> So: can Linux advocates actually
> get regular column space (and
> get paid the same rate as other
> journalists do?) This is the goal
> I want to aim for, because there
> are many Linux advocates who are
> also excellent writers.
At the end of the day, any article will find print on the merits of how interesting it is per se, regardless of it being MS or Linux (unless you're related to the publisher, then you get carte blanche).
So yeah, if someone writes well, writes timely and keeps his editor happy (Absolutely Crucial), it'll get published. State your case to the publication you have in mind and as long as you keep the editor happy (Absolutely Crucial) they'll keep getting you! :)
> With all due respect to my
> IT journalist-friends, I'm just
> not too happy with the depth of
> coverage and the line of
> questioning when it comes to
> open source matters in the local media.
At this point it's time to discuss intended goals. If it's just occasional mileage, that's easy enough. How much coverage and what kind is good enough?
Thanks Dom!
Gary
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