Really Simple Syndication - RSS

Frequently Asked Questions About RSS Feed (Really Simple Syndication)

What is RSS? How does it work? How can you use it? What are the terms and conditions for using ADB's RSS feeds? How do I get the ADB RSS feeds for my website or newsreader?

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RSS stands for Really Simple Syndication. It is a program (a family of XML file formats) that allows you to collect the latest information that you're interested in from various websites and view them in one place. It saves you the hassle of surfing your favorite sites in the hope of finding fresh contents or updates.

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RSS scans other websites that are also configured with RSS. It looks for the key words or subjects, then downloads the contents so you don't have to spend so much time surfing the web.

It's a system whereby 'dynamic' web sites that carry frequently updated information generate a separate 'feed' comprising just the 'headlines', and important stories.

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1. You can bookmark an RSS feed by pressing [CTRL] + D on your keyboard.

2. You can get a news reader or aggregator. This is basically a one-stop-shop that you can check for the latest updates from your favorite websites, blogs, or news outlets.

   There are two primary sources of news readers: web-based and downloadable desktop applications.

   The three well-known free web-based aggregators are:

   Some of the popular desktop applications are:

   • Awasu, FeedDemon, and Newz Crawler (for Windows)
   • NetNewsWire and Newsfire (for Macintosh)

   These desktop applications require a small purchase price, but you get more features.

3. Once you have chosen a news reader, all you have to do is select the RSS feeds of the sites that you're interested in. Available RSS feeds are usually indicated by a small orange box with the letters RSS or XML . You can subscribe to the feed by

   • clicking on the button
   • dragging the URL of the RSS feed into your news reader
   • cutting and pasting the same URL into a new feed in your news reader.

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We encourage the use of ADB RSS feeds for personal use in a news reader or as part of a non-commercial website, subject to our Terms and Conditions.

ADB does not accept liability for its RSS feeds.

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Click on the links below for the codes or right-click on the link, select "copy shortcut" or "copy target address" to copy the web address (URL), then paste the URL in the appropriate section of your news reader.

	Business Opportunities
	Jobs
	News
	What's New @ ADB.org
	Publications

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Related Links*

• RSS Quick Start Guide
• Wikipedia
• XML.com: What is RSS?

* The ADB web site provides links to external sites that are not under its control. ADB is not responsible for the content of these sites. ADB does not endorse the use of any specific software product. Installation of the aforementioned programs shall be at the user's sole discretion. ADB will not be liable for any adverse effects of such an installation.

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