WHAT IS RSS?
RSS
Really Simple Syndication -- Here is an explanation from BBC News...
- What is RSS?
- How can I use RSS?
- How do I get a News Reader?
- What is Kevin's Security Scrapbook?
- Can I view it without a News Reader? (YES!)
What is RSS?
In a world heaving under the weight of billions of web pages, keeping up to date with the information you want can be a drag.
Wouldn't it be better to have the latest news and features delivered directly to you, rather than clicking from site to site? Well now you can, thanks to a very clever service, RSS.
There is some discussion as to what RSS stands for, but the majority plump for 'Really Simple Syndication'. Put plainly, it allows you to identify the content you like and have it delivered directly to you.
It takes the hassle out of staying up-to-date, by showing you the very latest information that you are interested in.
Not all websites currently provide RSS, but it is growing rapidly in popularity and many others, including the BBC, New York Times and CNN do provide it.
How do I start using RSS feeds?
In general, the first thing you need is something called a news reader. There are many different versions, some of which are accessed using a browser, and some of which are downloadable applications. All allow you to display and subscribe to the RSS feeds you want.
Once you have chosen a news reader, all you have to do is to decide what content you want. For example, if you would like the latest Murray Associates eavesdropping stories, simply click the orange RSS button on the left hand side.
If you click on the button you can subscribe to the feed in various ways, including by dragging the URL of the RSS feed into your news reader or by cutting and pasting the same URL into a new feed in your news reader.
Some browsers, including Firefox, Opera and Safari, have functionality which automatically picks up RSS feeds for you. For more details on these, please check their websites.
Can I view it without a News Reader?
Sure, but you may not be able to see the pictures which accompany some of the stories.
Just visit one of the following...
Google Reader (the best choice)
and enter...
http://www.spybusters.com/Feeder/KevinsSecurityScrapbook.xml
Feeds2Read...
Bloglines
Click on My Feeds, then Search, and enter...
http://www.spybusters.com/Feeder/KevinsSecurityScrapbook.xml
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