What is RSS?

RSS is a format for syndicating news and the content of news, weblogs and articles. But it's not just for that. Pretty much anything that can be broken down into discrete items can be syndicated via RSS: it's used by (among other things) news websites, weblogs and podcasting. Once information about each item is in RSS format, an RSS-aware program can check the feed for changes and react to the changes in an appropriate way.

RSS-aware programs called news aggregators are popular in the weblogging community. Aggregators reduce the time and effort needed to regularly check websites of interest for updates, creating a unique information space or "personal newspaper." An aggregator is able to subscribe to a feed, check for new content at user-determined intervals, and retrieve the content.

Web-based feed readers and news aggregators require no software installation and make the user's "feeds" available on any computer with Web access. Some aggregators even combine existing web feeds into new feeds.

RSS is a system content so that it can be simply associated. Blogs and Articles are provided in an xml file that is automatically updated whenever the content changes. This allows you to receive notification of new content in your own environment -- on your desktop, in your mailbox, or anywhere you add it.

Aggregator features also may be incorporated in other client software, including Web browsers, e-mail clients, weblog creation programs, or media player programs. Devices such as mobile phones or Tivo video recorders (already aggregating television programs) may incorporate XML aggregators.

How do I use an RSS feed?

In order to view our RSS feeds on your computer, you will first need to acquire a News Reader or News Aggregator. These programs pull all your selected RSS feeds into one place -- for instance, onto your computer desktop, or into your "My Yahoo" page.

To subscribe to Online Blackjack News RSS feed, all you have to do is: (1) click the orange button for the feed you want, (2) copy the URL from the address bar, and (3) paste it into your RSS application. It's that simple!

Online Blackjack News Top Articles RSS Feeds
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Rss Reader Resources

There are many news readers available on the web. Some can be downloaded for free (or for a free trial), while others charge for more features or customizable options. When choosing your software, keep in mind that certain readers will work better on different operating systems. A web-based reader is a great option for beginners: There is nothing to download, and you can access your headlines from any computer. Online Blackjack News presents you with 6 different options:
MS Windows:
RSS Reader
Thunderbird
Macintosh:
Thunderbird
GNU/Linux:
RSSOwl
Thunderbird
Web-Based:
My Yahoo

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Get more Information

Here are some articles on RSS you might find helpful:


CNET: Learn about RSS

Using RSS: An Explanation and Guide

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