what is rss
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What is RSS…
…and how do I use it?
RSS Defined
RSS stands for Real Simple Syndication
Most simply defined it is a format for delivering regularly changing web content.
What does that mean?
RSS in Plain English
In the past you visited a website to see if content had been updated. With RSS you can have new content come to you.
How do I use RSS?
You need a feed reader or feed
aggregator. These can either be
“client based” (installed on a
computer) or web based.
How do I use RSS?
Lawrence offers a feed reader on
all campus computers– FeedBurner for PCs– NetNewsWire Lite for MACs
How do I use RSS?
For portability, a web based
Reader may make more sense – Google Reader– Bloglines– My Yahoo
Finding RSS Feeds
The next thing you need to do is to go out and
find information you’d like to read. This
information can be from blogs, news sites, the
library catalog, online databases and lots of
other places.
How do I find RSS Feeds?
Here are some of the ways that feeds are indicated:
Now it’s time to play
NetNewsWire/FeedburnerGoogle Reader