Rss Newbie Advice Please?

jvenables · Joined: Aug 11, 2004 Posts: 1

Ladies/Gents,

i am just starting to get into the RSS stuff & trying to fully understand the various versions, software that is required, can I sync between a desktop version and a Pocket PC version....etc...etc..

1) Is there any good sites where I can understand what RSS??

2) What is the recommended reader for both the PC & the PocketPC?

3) Is there a plugin for Outlook 2003 that does RSS?

4) Any must have RSS Feeds?

any help would be appreciated......Just starting to get involved but dont know much

suzq · Joined: Dec 06, 2002 Posts: 22

I am brand new to RSS useage. I use Newsletter Reader to read four newsletters with no problem however, I can only get the newsletter that they create unless I get the publisher of other newsletters to add their publications to them. Is this common?

I am just learning XP PRO service pack2, as my new OS. I am struggling. I was using Win 98se and I get lost in the process changes. Ex: Trying to update a firewall requires shutting down a service in order to do a clean install of the latest update. I am the sole user of the computer and have admtr rights.

I am trying to use Feed Reader and can not determine how to add newsletters in order to be able to read them. Can anyone help Me? I can not find any directions on how to use the program, Can you tell me where it is located? I am, looking for a FREE RSS reader, can you recommend a reader to read Lockergnome's newsletter without a lot of hassle. I am looking for one that will automatically notify me when new letters are available to be read.

I use Win XP-PRO Sp2, ZoneAlarm Pro, SpyBlaster. Spybot S&D. I know so little about RSS that any help will be of use. Thanks.
suzq

Michael Doherty79 · Joined: Oct 07, 2005 Posts: 2

suzq · Joined: Dec 06, 2002 Posts: 22

suzq · Joined: Dec 06, 2002 Posts: 22

No I did not receive any replies.

I am looking for a reliable RSS reader (FREE, if possible). Any recommendations would be appreciated. I have experience using only the Newsletter reader from Worldstart.com and I can not get Lockergnome feeds through it.

Anybody want to help an old lady with a little advice? I use XP Pro, ZoneAlarm Pro,Spyblaster, SpyBot Search & Destroy, AVG7 free and NETXL for Broadband supplied by my ISP. It is a net accelerator, spy blocker, and pop/under prevention. I connect by ADSL.

Only advice so far was stick to e-mail. Although I am self-taught through reading books and by trial & error, i am not too dumb to learn. If you have the patience for my questions. Thanks, to any brave souls who feel helpful.

I live in a rural area and my computer is my only contact with the world. I am in a wheelchair and on oxygen 24/7. The computer has been a real godsend since i was widowed almost four years ago. Forums have proven to be one of my best sources of information. Good people are found on those forums.

Happy computing!

suzq

nlinecomputers · Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2005 11:30 pm Post subject:

I use firefox for my browser and use an extention called sage. Doesn't have alot of advanced features but it does pull and display what I want to see just fine.

icepack · Joined: Sep 03, 2005 Posts: 25

Try Great News RSS Reader
Get it Here : www.curiostudio.com

silmaril8n · Joined: Jan 29, 2004 Posts: 1713 Location: Phoenix, AZ

My favorite RSS tool is Bloglines. It's works just like webmail, allowing you to read your feeds anywhere you want. It's free.

silmaril8n · Joined: Jan 29, 2004 Posts: 1713 Location: Phoenix, AZ

For that matter -- Google just launched their own reader at http://reader.google.com

michael_e · Joined: Jan 24, 2003 Posts: 83

Sorry to be so dim here, but I am newer than a newbie. I keep seeing this section and scratch my head. What is "RSS", what is it used for? Also, what is the "OS X" section about? :hmm:

nlinecomputers · Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2005 12:31 pm Post subject:

RSS stand for Really Simple Syndication.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Really_Simple_Syndication

OS X is the name of the Operating System for the Mac. The X is a Roman Number 10 so this is Macintosh OS version 10.0

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mac_OS/OS_X

5starAffiliatePrograms · Joined: Jan 17, 2006 Posts: 4

Yes Bloglines and Google reader are both OK. Even though I do blog research and scan at least 50 blogs daily for my own blog I still prefer Yahoo as a blog reader. I just like it the best not sure why.

eedge · Joined: Feb 02, 2006 Posts: 4

drwho · Joined: Feb 19, 2006 Posts: 1

rss4medics.com gives an easy non-technical, user friendly, explanation the benefits of RSS, both as a tool for keeping up to date with information and also for publishing. It is written specifically for doctors and those in the health sector, but the benefits listed could be applied to any industry sector. It includes a directory of medical rss feeds.

Debora · Joined: Mar 28, 2004 Posts: 1764 Location: Iowa

I have tried many listed above and have settled on my favorite so far as being SharpReader! Here's the link: http://www.snapfiles.com/get/sharpreader.html and it's FREE!!! It has lots of great RSS features, and for the casual user to the power user it fills many if not all the needs one might have including browsing within the reader! I highly recommend it, and by the way, did it mention its FREE???? :thumbup: