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What is RSS?

RSS (Really Simple Syndication) is an XML-based format for distributing news and other content on websites. RSS is an increasingly popular way for users to keep track of updates to their favorite websites without visiting the site.

Using RSS

There are a number of ways to use RSS feeds:

You can install an RSS news reader (also called an aggregator), which displays feeds from the websites you select. When the site updates the feed, the new entries will be available in your news reader. There are many readers available, and some are free. You can find a sample listing at blogspace.com or a more complete listing at Google.

Use your browser. The latest browsers now support RSS either natively or via plug-ins.