Re: [python-advocacy] Publicizing Python 2.5

A.M. Kuchling wrote:
> Assuming the release plans go as scheduled, Python 2.5final should be
> out in about two weeks.  We should try to ensure that the release gets
> some visibility.  What can we do?
> 
> My ideas:
> 
> * Prepare a brief letter/press release about 2.5.  Do we still have a list of
>   reporter e-mails?
> 
> * Make a list of people who can knowledgeably talk about the new release 
>   to a journalist.
> 
> * Ensure that there are articles about 2.5 on oreillynet.com, Ars Technica,
>   other relevant sites.  (Anyone have a list?)  This probably requires
>   connecting authors with sites.
> 
> What other promotional possibilities can you think of?
> 
> --amk
> 

Once you have a press release I'm happy to contact some of the UK based 
linux/open source magazines..

Tim