RSS stands for Really Simple Syndication or Rich Site Summary. RSS is an xml-based format which allows web publishers to create and disseminate feeds of data, based on the content of their website. RSS feeds contain article headlines, links and descriptions. The feeds are updated as the website is updated.
What tools do I need?
To start getting RSS feeds, you can either install a dedicated RSS reader on your computer or sign up with one of the numerous Web-based services. To get you on the fast track, we suggest you take a look at BlogExpress and RSS Reader (both .NET applications which require installation of Microsoft .NET Framework runtime) or the web-based Bloglines.
Each web feed will have its own URL which is usually embedded in the orange-coloured icon ( ). To copy the link, right click on the icon and select "Copy Shortcut" (Internet Explorer) or "Copy Link Location" (Mozilla Firefox). Paste this information
). To copy the link, right click on the icon and select "Copy Shortcut" (Internet Explorer) or "Copy Link Location" (Mozilla Firefox). Paste this information