On 1/31/06, Gabriel H. Mercado <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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
Oh, I meant the list of journalists and editors to whom we should send the primer to.
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! :)
Do you have contacts with any of the newspapers to whom we can make the pitch to? So far, for volunteers, we have Clair, Jerome, you, and myself. Each one will have a particular strength. I used to have a column with ComputerWorld on Campus but that folded immediately after my first appearance (bakit kaya?) I've tried PC Magazine Philippines, but so far, no response.
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?
Off the top of my head, three things:
1) Press releases. Given the scope of Linux activities around the country, we should be able to come up with at least monthly press releases about our activities. Also, we can include lists of successful
2) Position papers. Come up with position papers on pressing issues of the day, e.g., software patents, IT in government and in business, etc.
3) Technical articles and feature articles. This is where I want to concentrate on, whether it be how-to's, case studies, etc. This is the stuff that Linux advocates are willing and love to write.
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Dominique Gerald M. Cimafranca
villageidiotsavant.blogspot.com
Dumaguete City
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