Podcasts
About Podcasts & RSS
Podcasting is a method of distribution for media files on the internet. You do not need a portable device such as an iPod to listen to a podcast. You can listen to a podcast from your computer or any music player.
If you subscribe to a podcast's RSS feed, syndicated content will be delivered to your computer or portable device. In order to do this, you need podcatching software, also known as RSS feed readers or aggregators. These programs periodically check for newly published content delivered by RSS.
What is RSS?
RSS — an acronym for "Really Simple Syndication" or "Rich Site Summary" — is an easy way to stay updated about newly published content on your favorite Web sites. RSS technology delivers new content directly to your desktop, eliminating the need to search for the latest information.
How do I begin using RSS?
To use RSS technology, you need a feed reader. Some feed readers are downloadable, and others are accessible through your Web browser. Feed readers take RSS-enabled Web pages that you have selected and scan them for updates.
How do I obtain an RSS Feed Reader?
There are many RSS feed readers available, many of which are free of charge. The following is a list of options:
http://www.attensa.com
http://www.feedmarker.com
http://www.feedreader.com
http://www.newzcrawler.com
http://www.newsgator.com
http://www.pluck.com
http://www.rssreader.com
http://www.sharpreader.net
What do I do once I've downloaded a feed reader?
Once you've downloaded a feed reader, you can start subscribing to feeds on your favorite Web sites. All you need to do is copy and paste or drag the URL of the RSS-enabled Web page you wish to receive updates from into your feed reader.
The following URL will provide you with all new Net Promoter podcasts:
http://www.netpromoter.com/podcast/rss.xml
