OCRI RSS Feeds
What is RSS?
RSS or Really Simple Syndication is a useful tool for keeping
updated on OCRI news and events. RSS makes use of a code called
XML that constantly scans the content of a website for updates
and then broadcasts those updates to all subscribers through
a feed.
RSS feeds are typically used with news sites, podcasts or
blogs, although any website can use them to disseminate information.
When an update is sent out, it includes a headline and a small
amount of text, either a summary or the lead-in to the larger
story. You will need to click a link to read more.
In order to receive RSS feeds, you must have an aggregator
or newsreader, or a browser that supports RSS. There are a
number of aggregators online, many of them free, so with a
little bit of searching, you should be able to find an interface
that appeals to you. In addition to being available on your
computer, RSS feeds can also be read on PDAs and cell phones.
With a newsreader software or an RSS-friendly browser, click
on the RSS button and the feed will be available as soon as
you’ve added it, and your next update will arrive automatically,
as soon as it's available online. If you ever decide that
you don’t want to receive updates anymore, you simply
delete the feed or URL from your newsreader.
RSS feeds are preferable to newsletter updates because they
are instantaneous. You don’t have to wait until a designated
day of the week to receive your summary. They will also never
be held up by a spam filter. RSS is a great way to stay on
top of the latest OCRI podcasts and technology news.
To subscribe (with RSS Reader):
To subscribe to an OCRI feed, click the RSS Subscribe button
beside the link in the left column. The subscription will
feed to your browser (if it’s RSS enabled) or RSS Reader
(NewsGator, NetNewsWire).
Prefer to receive these updates in your email?
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