Difference between revisions of "Feed Reader"
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Revision as of 16:09, 4 August 2009
 FEED READER |
| Also known as aggregator, feed aggregator and news reader. It is a tool that allows the user to receive automatic updates made to favorite websites. It can be built into web browser, email software, website management systems or stand-alone application. The feed reader offers the possibility to see the desired information and saves time looking for it. If a web feed does not exist for a website, the website address cannot be added to the feed reader and automatic updates cannot be received. [1] See also: Web Feed, RSS |
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| Below is a list of tools available on the Internet: |
| Tool | Operating System | Type of Application | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloglines (www.bloglines.com/) | all OS | Browser-based | Free |
| Amphetadesk (www.disobey.com/amphetadesk/) | Windows | Stand-alone application | Free |
| Awasu (www.awasu.com) | Windows | Stand-alone application | Free |
| Newsgator (www.newsgator.com) | Windows | Stand-alone application | USD 20 (download fee only) |
| RSS Reader (www.rssreader.com) | Windows.NET | Stand-alone application | Free |
| NetNewsWire (www.ranchero.com/netnewswire/) | Mac OS X | Stand-alone application | Free |