Really Quick Non-Technical Explanation
It's a way of making sure you get told the moment there is a new article or feature on our site.
Download a RSS reader like this and then add the URLs of the RSS feed. The rest will happen automatically. The application checks every so often for a new article and when there is one, it will let you know. You can then read the article in full if it interests you.
Slightly Technical Explanation
It's a way of describing news that's available for 'feeding' from an online publisher (us) to a web user (you). RSS uses Extensible Markup Language (XML) - it's basically a framework that adheres to lots of standards which means it will work on lots of different devices - PCs, PDAs, phones etc. It doesn't need Internet Explorer. It doesn't need a PC. A web site that wants to publish some if its content, such as news headlines, or stories, creates a description of the content and spcifically where this content can be found on a site. That information is then registered with any one of a number of online RSS directories - like www.newsnow.co.uk
What do I need to use this RSS thing then?
One of these applications. I am using Net News Wire on my Mac and Sharp Reader on my PC. But there are lots out there, take your pick. Most are free, so you can try a few and see which suits you best.
How much does it cost?
Nothing. Not a sausage. Totally and utterly free.
What do I do now?
Download one of the clients, add the URLs of the show you're interested in and away you go. Enjoy this new way of reading news online.
Here is the URL for the ECM365 show RSS News Feed:
http://www.contentmanagement365.com/common/newsfeed.aspx
For examples of more free news content you can read via RSS have a look at:
