What is RSS Feeds?

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    everytime i surf the internet i used to encounter this word, can somebody explain me what it is? thnks in advance
     
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  2. DrewAMP

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    In a nutshell:

    RSS (Rich Site Summary) is a format for delivering regularly changing web content. Many news-related sites, weblogs and other online publishers syndicate their content as an RSS Feed to whoever wants it.

    source: whatisrss.com
     
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    RSS is a family of web feed formats used to publish frequently updated content such as blog entries, news headlines or podcasts. An RSS document, which is called a "feed," "web feed," or "channel," contains either a summary of content from an associated web site or the full text. RSS makes it possible for people to keep up with their favorite web sites in an automated manner that's easier than checking them manually.

    RSS content can be read using software called a "feed reader" or an "aggregator." The user subscribes to a feed by entering the feed's link into the reader or by clicking an RSS icon in a browser that initiates the subscription process. The reader checks the user's subscribed feeds regularly for new content, downloading any updates that it finds.

    The initials "RSS" are used to refer to the following formats:

    Really Simple Syndication (RSS 2.0)
    RDF Site Summary (RSS 1.0 and RSS 0.90)
    Rich Site Summary (RSS 0.91)
    RSS formats are specified using XML, a generic specification for the creation of data formats.

    Cheers
    Shaun Udal
     
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    Why would people using RSS in their websites? what's the benefits? I am using RSS Feed too but I don't think I changed anything..I mean I always updated my RSS Feed when I write new content but what's the benefits? Not many people will bookmark into my site using RSS Feed...
     
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    Just so, how do I use RSS? Where would I use it? Can anybody show an example of where a RSS is used?

    I am still unclear how and where is it used.

    Thanks,

    Madhu
     
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    Google homepage.

    Say you like reading slashdot but dont feel like checking the site 4 times a day for content. Add their RSS feed to your homepage to display and it autoupdates. You can then read titles and mini descriptions to decide whether or not to read the article.

    Its an easy way to autoupdate a system with information from various websites. RSS feeds are useful for all websites because it creates an easier avenue for vistors to get to the information they want or need.
     
    googolplexabyte, Jun 22, 2007 IP