On 1/6/14, Julius Schwartzenberg <julius.schwartzenberg@...> wrote:
> Michael Henry wrote:
>> Since the project was looking for testimonials, I post this so it
>> might generate some new ideas.
>
> Maybe this was already mentioned. But after the 3.5.13 release Aaron
> Seigo, KDE developer, offered to go over release announcement material
> for future announcements.
><SNIP>
> I would suggest taking advantage of this, as it would also strengthen
> the relationship with the original KDE developers in general.

Absolutely. I was pointing to the link on what the press (or that
particular Linux journalist) thought was great about a good release (a
distro but the same can apply).

Points to be taken:

* Give them a week before the release date
* A press release kit containing
    * Screenshots
    * Feature lists
    * Videos
    * Updated web links
    * Announcements and testimonials
* No humor (this is business)
* Contact info

Just points to consider from the article. I think this can go for any
software (Windows and Mac included). Since I am not a developer and
don't have to do releases, I never thought about what the journalist
was saying.

After the press kit gets together, then have Aaron and other outside
to "beta" it for a week or so. See if it is going to be up to snuff.
After the "beta", send email's to every one that has anything to do
with Linux and I mean everyone that you can think off, including PC
World, PC Magazine, Infoworld (about every computer magazine).

Just some ideas...

Shalom
-- 
Bro. Michael Henry
Associate Pastor
Monticello Christian Church

1 Timothy 1:15  "This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all
acceptation, that Messiah Jesus came into the world to save sinners;
of whom I am chief."