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 What is RSS?
RSS stands for Really Simple Syndication (or Rich Site Summary). RSS
is a way to distribute a list of headlines, update notices, and
announcements to a wide number of people. In short, RSS is a list of
items - a title, a summary, and a link to a webpage.
RSS works by having a website editor maintain a list of notifications on
their website in a standard way. This list of notifications is called an
"RSS Feed". Those interested in finding out the latest headlines or
changes can check this list. Special computer programs called "RSS
aggregators" or "RSS readers" have been developed that automatically
access the RSS feeds of websites in which you are interested and
organize the results for you.
You can learn more by reading the
Wikipedia entry for RSS. Or you could ask
Jeeves.
How do I read
RSS?
Read on to find out the many ways to read RSS feeds. Please note that the
ACLU of Ohio does not endorse specific programs, we are just providing you with
some resources to get you started.
Web browser: This is one of the
easiest ways to get the feeds. Examples of such services include
My Yahoo,
Google Reader,
Bloglines, and
NewsBurst. They require that you establish an account, but the account
is free.
Email: This is another easy way
to get the feeds.
You can receive feeds just like any other email.
This is also a great way to receive updates on your cell phone or PDA.
Select the text-only emails box if you're not sure if your email supports html.
Standalone programs: Download a program
such as FeedReader
for Windows, or
Safari RSS for Mac and install it onto your computer.
Add-ons:
InterVnews and
NewsGator are add-on programs for Microsoft Outlook.
You can also
look here or
here for
additional listings of RSS reading programs.
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