[fb-exchange] Web Feeds

From: "Dominique Farrell" <hollyandopal@xxxxxxxxx>
To: "Fighting Blindness Exchange Group" <fb-exchange@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, 26 Jun 2012 20:50:18 +0100
Here are answers to some common questions about feeds (RSS).
What is a feed?

Feeds, also known as RSS feeds, XML feeds, syndicated content, or web feeds, 
contain frequently updated content published by a website. They are usually
used for news and 
blog
 websites, but are also used for distributing other types of digital content, 
including pictures, audio, or video. Feeds can also be used to deliver audio
content (usually in MP3 format) which you can listen to on your computer or MP3 
player. This is referred to as podcasting.

How do I know if a website offers feeds?

When you first view a website, Internet Explorer will search for feeds. If 
feeds are available, the Feeds button 
Picture of the Feeds button
 will change color and a sound will play.

How do I view a feed?

When you visit a webpage, the Feeds button 
Picture of the Feeds button
 will change color, letting you know that feeds are available. Click the Feeds 
button, and then click the feed you want to see. If the website offers Web
Slices as well, you'll see the Web Slice button 
Picture of the Web Slice button
. To get content automatically, you should subscribe to a feed.  

Frequently asked questions.



How do I subscribe to a feed?

1. Click to open Internet Explorer. 

2. Go to the website that has the feed you want to subscribe to.

3. Click the Feeds button 
Picture of the Feeds button
 to discover feeds on the webpage.

4. Click a feed (if more than one is available). If only one feed is available, 
you will go directly to that page.

5. Click Subscribe to this Feed.

6. Type a name for the feed and select the folder to create the feed in.

7. Click Subscribe.

How do I add a feed to the Favorites bar?

To add a feed to the Favorites bar, subscribe to the feed, and then select the 
Add to Favorites Bar check box in the Subscribe to this Feed dialog box.
If you've already subscribed to the feed, you can click the Add to Favorites 
Bar button 
Picture of the Add to Favorites Bar button
 to add the feed to the Favorites bar. 

How does a feed differ from a website?


A feed can have the same content as a webpage, but it's often formatted 
differently. When you subscribe, Internet Explorer automatically checks the 
website
and downloads new content so you can see what is new since you last visited the 
feed.

Does a feed subscription cost money?

No, it's usually free to subscribe to a feed.

How can I view my subscribed feeds?

You view feeds on the Feeds tab in the Favorites Center. To view your feeds, 
click the Favorites button, and then click Feeds.

Can other programs display my subscribed feeds?

Yes, Internet Explorer provides the Common Feed List to other programs. This 
allows you to subscribe to feeds with Internet Explorer and read them in other
programs, such as e-mail clients, or the Windows Sidebar.

What does RSS mean?

The acronym RSS stands for Really Simple Syndication, and is used to describe 
the technology used in creating feeds.

What formats do feeds come in?

The most common formats are RSS and Atom. Feed formats are constantly being 
updated with new versions. Internet Explorer supports RSS 0.91, 1.0, and 2.0,
and ATOM .3, 1.0 . All web feed formats are based on XML (Extensible Markup 
Language), a text-based computer language used to describe and distribute 
structured
data and documents.


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