What is RSS?

RSS stands for 'Really Simple Syndication' - it lets you have the latest news and new web content delivered directly to you. Instead of having to go to a website to find a new article or feature, you can use RSS to tell you. There is a growing trend to provide RSS feeds on websites for information such as news releases, events, jobs etc.

How can I get an RSS feed?

There are a number of steps you need to take to start using RSS feeds:

Step 1 - get a feed reader

You must have a feed reader to receive RSS feeds. There are a number of different feed readers available on the internet, many of them are free. Different feed readers work on different operating systems, so you will need to take this into account when you make your choice. Some web browsers already support RSS directly. These include Safari 1.2, Opera 8.5, Netscape 8.0. In the future Firefox 2.0 and Internet Explorer 7.0 should also offer integrated readers. There are also RSS specific browsers, such as - Deepnet Explorer and Maxthon.

Step 2 - subscribe to a feed

When you find a website with an RSS feed that you would like to add to your feed reader, you can subscribe to the RSS feeds in one of the following ways:

• Drag the URL of the RSS feed into your reader
• Cut and paste URL of the RSS feed into your reader

Can I stop it?

Yes, just go into your reader and simply delete the appropriate feed.

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