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== What is an RSS Feed? == | == What is an RSS Feed? == | ||
RSS stands for Really Simple Syndication [RSS 2.0]; RDF Site Summary [RSS 1.0 and RSS 0.90]; and Rich Site Summary [RSS 0.91]). It allows the user to receive notification when new material is added to a website of interest. In some ways it is similar to tuning in to a radio station, and receiving the news, however, RSS lets the user choose the type of information or news that is received. | RSS stands for Really Simple Syndication [RSS 2.0]; RDF Site Summary [RSS 1.0 and RSS 0.90]; and Rich Site Summary [RSS 0.91]). It allows the user to receive notification when new material is added to a website of interest. In some ways it is similar to tuning in to a radio station, and receiving the news, however, RSS lets the user choose the type of information or news that is received. | ||
== What are the Benefits of RSS Feeds? == | == What are the Benefits of RSS Feeds? == | ||
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Firefox is also set up with an RSS Feed Reader. It appears as a square orange button at the top of the reader. | Firefox is also set up with an RSS Feed Reader. It appears as a square orange button at the top of the reader. | ||
== Setting up RSS Feeds with Windows Vista is very easy. Simply click on a 'Join this Feed' link. The RSS Feed is automatically added to [''FINISH SENTENCE, PLEASE!]'' == | == Setting up RSS Feeds with Windows Vista is very easy. Simply click on a 'Join this Feed' link. The RSS Feed is automatically added to [''FINISH SENTENCE, PLEASE!]'' == | ||
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RSS Feeds can save a researcher time by receiving notification about new information or updates added to a website, or receive daily podcasts on genealogy topics. RSS Feeds lets the computer do the searching.
What is an RSS Feed?[edit | edit source]
RSS stands for Really Simple Syndication [RSS 2.0]; RDF Site Summary [RSS 1.0 and RSS 0.90]; and Rich Site Summary [RSS 0.91]). It allows the user to receive notification when new material is added to a website of interest. In some ways it is similar to tuning in to a radio station, and receiving the news, however, RSS lets the user choose the type of information or news that is received.
What are the Benefits of RSS Feeds?[edit | edit source]
RSS feeds save the user time because the user will automatically be informed of new information, rather than checking a site to see if new information is available.
How do I Get RSS Feeds with Windows XP[edit | edit source]
Using RSS Feeds with Windows XP requires downloading an RSS Feed Reader.
How do I Get RSS Feeds with Older Versions of Internet Explorer[edit | edit source]
Windows Vista automatically comes with the newest version of Internet Explorer 7.0 or newer. Internet Explorer 7.0 and newer versions come with an RSS Feed Reader already installed. The RSS Feed appears under the 'Favorites' tab on IE7's browser. It is easy to download IE7 by going to [NEEDS SOURCE]
Firefox is also set up with an RSS Feed Reader. It appears as a square orange button at the top of the reader.