Difference between revisions of "Feed Reader"
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| − | {{Term|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 avoids having to manually verify each website if new content has been posted. The feed reader offers the possibility to see the desired information in one place and helps saving time looking for it. It can be built into web browser, email software, website management systems or stand-alone application. If a [[Web Feed|web feed]] | + | {{Term|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 avoids having to manually verify each website if new content has been posted. The feed reader offers the possibility to see the desired information in one place and helps saving time looking for it. It can be built into web browser, email software, website management systems or stand-alone application. If a [[Web Feed|web feed]] exists for a website, the website address can be added to the feed reader and automatic updates can be received. <ref> |
[http://www.actewagl.com.au/education/Glossary/default.aspx?letterSearch=F ActewAGL] (4 August 2009), | [http://www.actewagl.com.au/education/Glossary/default.aspx?letterSearch=F ActewAGL] (4 August 2009), | ||
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feed_reader Wikipedia] (3 June 2009), </ref> See also: [[Web Feed]], [[RSS]]}} | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feed_reader Wikipedia] (3 June 2009), </ref> See also: [[Web Feed]], [[RSS]]}} | ||
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Revision as of 15:16, 5 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 avoids having to manually verify each website if new content has been posted. The feed reader offers the possibility to see the desired information in one place and helps saving time looking for it. It can be built into web browser, email software, website management systems or stand-alone application. If a web feed exists for a website, the website address can be added to the feed reader and automatic updates can 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 |
| Awasu (www.awasu.com) | Windows | Stand-alone application | Free |
| RSS Reader (www.rssreader.com) | Windows.NET | Stand-alone application | Free |
| NetNewsWire (www.ranchero.com/netnewswire/) | Mac OS X | Stand-alone application | Free |