description in Chinese papers (or on the Internet?)

[Guido at]

> So, in essences any one any where who can generate THREE
> copies of work on
> their laser printer can meet the current requirement for
> publication. Now if
> you use a digital medium, like CD-ROM, then you must produce
> at least 5
> copies which are deposited in "major publicly accessible libraries."

If a new species name is validly published when brought under the public
attention by means of a printed document (at least 3 copies) or a CD
release (at least 5 copies), what about publishing on an Internet website?
When announced in a taxonomic newsgroup (TAXACOM) the publication is
widely brought under the attention of the public and the information is very
accessible when placed on a webserver. So webpublishing should fit
all criteria of a valid publication.

Guido Mathieu
Botanical Garden
State University Ghent (Belgium)