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Hi everyone.

Thanks for the update on new features. It would be helpful if the group could provide some direction on the top 3-5 new features and benefits to users. Are there any new features that might be "first, best or only," for example, to highlight in more detail?

Also is there an increase in bug fixes and/or contributions from new companies or individuals? This would help support that the Xen community is growing and diversifying. I know Lars is working on getting an Oracle quote.

It's often useful to provide some context around what's driving some of these new features/updates to help illustrate how 4.4 might be deployed and of value to customers (ie. use cases, customer scenarios, etc.). Also, is there a user we could quote who is looking forward to the next release?

Thanks for the additional input in advance.

Sarah

On Tue, Jan 7, 2014 at 10:59 AM, Sarah Conway <sconway@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Hi all,

Nice to join and meet the virtual publicity team. I'm excited to be working with Lars and all of you on Xen.

I'm still sifting through all the 4.4 specifics below, but here my initial, general comments:

1) Oracle quote is a great addition.
2) I'd be happy to help review, format the blog written about Linux and PVH and how to compile, build, test, etc. I can also explore publishing it on Linux.com or possibly beyond. We can/should reference the blog url in our news release, subject to timing of course.

Thanks,

Sarah Conway
978--578-5300

Skype: sarah.k.conway, Boston

On Tue, Jan 7, 2014 at 9:29 AM, Konrad Rzeszutek Wilk <konrad.wilk@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

On Tue, Jan 07, 2014 at 09:43:48AM +0000, Lars Kurth wrote:
>
> > I have a blog written about Linux and PVH and how to compile, build, test, etc.
> > (It needs formatting and some review).
>
> Fantastic! Where were you thinking to publish? This could be interesting for Linux.com
>
> >
> > And it should go out the moment Linus pulls the patches - which could be in a week or two weeks.
> >
> > Would it be possible to have this article reference it? Or at least an empty stub in case Linus pulls the patches in _after_ Xen 4.4 is released?
>
> This is one for Sarah. Press releases do sometimes have a related links/information section at the bottom. So it is certainly doable.
>
> Another possibility (unrelated to when Linux pulls the patches) would be for Wim, Kurt or you to provide a quote on the PVH work within the press release. In fact, I would love to see an Oracle quote. We have not had one in a while and you should use this to take all the credit for the PVH work. You may want to discuss with Wim early.

Good idea. Let me poke him.
>
> Regards
> Lars

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Sarah Conway
PR Manager
The Linux Foundation
sconway@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

(978) 578-5300 Cell
Skype: sarah.k.conway

Sarah Conway

PR Manager

The Linux Foundation
sconway@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

(978) 578-5300 Cell

Skype: sarah.k.conway

Re: [Publicity] Xen 4.4 features for press release