new newsletter

xerxes2 · 2005-07-23 21:01:34

we have a new newsletter coming up,
if you have suggestions or something just say so and we add it,

maybe a faq or something, or some 'hot' news, 8)

sarah31 · 2005-07-23 22:34:55

Well make it interesting for one. Mostly I remember it being just a regurgitation of what most people probably already new.

There is probably a ton of stuff that could be added that could make more than just a regurgitation of arch stats, "current" hot topics on the forum, etc. Maybe user profiles? News from around the computing world (not just linux)? Dev/TU/ Profiles? Interviews with project developers like the developers of xine or other such projects.

Go for a more interesting "publication". You will have to work at it and may have to move to once a month or more but I am sure people would appreciate something more content rich than what has come before.

HTH

xerxes2 · 2005-07-24 15:00:25

hmm, not so bad idea that about having more general news, even though i think that it should stay somehow related to arch,

dtw · 2005-07-24 15:49:53

That's a great idea but i think we'll need a whole new team to do that - i don't think we four have enough time run a full on publication.

The newsletter, as it stands, fulfills it's purpose. It is an overview of recent past events (in case you missed them) and can also serve as a vessel for annoucing forthcoming events.

Some of the stats and stuff are a bit boring and pointless - you can get much better bug reports off Flyspray if you really give a shit! We have discussed this aspect of the letter and we are working on it.

Dusty · 2005-07-24 17:41:22

dibblethewrecker wrote:

The newsletter, as it stands, fulfills it's purpose. It is an overview of recent past events (in case you missed them) and can also serve as a vessel for annoucing forthcoming events.

For me, the primary purpose of the current newsletter is to take a snapshot of the current state of things for future reference. Of course, this is because I already know most of what's going on in the community.

I really like the idea of a dev, tu, or community leader profile. That would be neat.

Dusty

Dusty · 2005-07-26 14:36:02

Nice work on the new newsletter guys. I like the slightly more jocular tone.

Dusty

dtw · 2005-07-26 14:48:51

- Jason released it then We were all a bit busy this weekend it seems, and I was indecisive about what I was supposed to be doing - but we got it all covered between us

phrakture · 2005-07-26 15:12:04

Yeah, I apologize... been busy lately 8)

dtw · 2005-07-26 15:18:24

phrakture wrote:

Yeah, I apologize... been busy lately 8)

No worries there I think, mate, good to a have a "bit of strength in depth" to cover all of us when we need it

dtw · 2005-07-26 15:21:59

Dusty wrote:

I really like the idea of a dev, tu, or community leader profile. That would be neat.
Dusty

So, do I.

So, lets have some suggestions! Have to be someone not too busy and someone who isn't a limelight hog usually....damn....that does narrow it down...

I think it would be cool to interview Simo but he is away. The dev team recently had an interview so forget them. Tough one this...

Dusty · 2005-07-26 15:31:24

The interview wasn't terribly indepth, personally, though. I'd suggest Judd or Jason first, they're the most responsible and loveable. Paul would be good too because he did a lot with AUR too and that's a pretty hot topic right now.

Rensel or sweirgot would be good, they're long-standing and important TUs that nobody seems to know about.

Dusty

dtw · 2005-07-26 15:36:03

Hmm - I'm sure Judd feels like he has been interviewed plenty! Not that I am against hearing from him again but he's not one for public performance is he? Then again no-one you mentioned is! Paul seems a good choice - i didn't mention him cos I know he is hugely busy. Xentac is obviously a good choice too but he helps write the letter - which would be kinda funny...

Dusty · 2005-07-26 15:40:31

dibblethewrecker wrote:

Not that I am against hearing from him again but he's not one for public performance is he? Then again no-one you mentioned is!

That's why I suggested them I guess. I mean, everybody KNOWS you and phrakture and cactus and I already.

What about Damir?

Dusty

dtw · 2005-07-26 15:44:01

He's busy too - he'll back on the boards again soon i think - he was in the lab this term - that's he has been so quiet.

I agree everyone knows us - what's left to know? Anyone of the people you have suggested is a good choice Dusty

xerxes2 · 2005-07-26 15:49:29

nice work on the aur section dibble!

and i think personal interviews sucks really, what should you say, i'm a vegan and like chasing women, bah,
this ain't no docusoap,

Dusty · 2005-07-26 15:52:18

xerxes2 wrote:

nice work on the aur section dibble!
and i think personal interviews sucks really, what should you say, i'm a vegan and like chasing women, bah,
this ain't no docusoap,

well I guess we don't have to interview xerxes2 anymore... Didn't know about the chasing women thing though.

Dusty

dtw · 2005-07-26 16:03:43

Man, that AUR section was simply what you suggested - i forgot it was uspposed to include the mailing list and the AUR "highlights" - I enjoyed writing it

xerxes2 · 2005-07-26 20:33:19

if we make interviews it should be about techie stuff, like if i interview dusty i'll ask him about his projects and not what his dog had for breakfast and that sort of questions,

maybe i interview ion developers, now that would rock, .D

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