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RSS is a format for distributing
information electronically. Many news
agencies, organizations, and individuals
are using RSS feeds to broadcast news,
articles, and general interest publications.
General interest publications and
journals are most often referred to
as web logs, or blogs for short.
Although information contained in
RSS feeds is often available on the
source's website, users can save time
by subscribing to the feed. This way,
users will be notified whenever the
source posts new information—instead
of needing to check back for updates
regularly, the new information will
be delivered to the user. Subscriptions
are typically free and do not require
the exchange of any personal information,
such as an email address.
To subscribe to a feed, a user needs
an RSS reader and the website address
of the feed. There are several RSS
readers available online, most of
which require the installation of
special software. We also provide
an RSS reader inside of webmail and
for free through Webmail Lite. Neither
service requires a software download
or installation.
To locate the website address of
a feed, look for the little orange
RSS or XML button on the websites
you visit regularly (some may have
it, some may not). Click the icon,
and then copy and paste the page's
website address into your RSS reader.
Every RSS reader is a little bit different
so you may need to read specific instructions
for how to use the RSS reader of your
choice.
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