Re: [Publicity] Xen 4.4 features for press release

[Konrad Rzeszutek Wilk <konrad.wilk@xxxxxxxxxx>]

On Thu, Jan 16, 2014 at 03:41:21PM -0500, Sarah Conway wrote:
> 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.

In regards to 'Oracle quote'  - Wim suggested that it be off on Oracle's Linux
blog post so that is where it will end up. It will be posted the moment
Linus pulls the patches for PVH support.

I can also post it on the Xen blog if that would make it easier.
> 
> 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?

Peformance is the big one. Let me make sure to point that out in the
PVH one. Thanks for that - I didn't even think to say _why_ we did the
work.
> 
> 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
> >>
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > 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

_______________________________________________
Publicity mailing list
Publicity@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
http://lists.xenproject.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/publicity