FAQ
What is RSS?
RSS is called Really Simple Syndication, Rich Site Summary or RDF Site Summary, dependent on the version number. There is meanwhile many different version, e.g. 0.91, 0.92, 0.92, 1.0, 2.0 , however mostly all rss readers can read them. RSS is a XML format, which makes possible hierarchical layout of information and thus serves as standard for the exchange of information.
Where do I find RSS feeds?
On every webpage / weblog with one of the following symbols
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or a link with the description "RSS", "RDF", "ATOM", "Channel" or "XML". There are also many RSS directorys, that collect feeds in nearly all possible categories, e.g.
How do I subscribe a feed?
To subscribe a feed, you need a RSS reader like our FeedBuster. If you have found an rss feed you want to subscribe, copy the link to it from the symbol over mouse right click and "copy link" and then open feedbuster. Goto "File"->"New"->"New Feed" and paste over right click the link into the text field. Then click "OK" and your feed is already downloaded and you can read the news.
How can I subscribe more feeds at once over OPML files?
To subscribe more feeds at once you can use OPML files. OPML (Outline Processor Markup Language) is also an XML format for exchange of structured data. In this file complete feedlists can be saved. You can find such files for example under w3os.nl. Download the file and navigate in FeedBuster to "File -> OPML -> Import". In the new window you need to browse for the file and click "OK". All feeds are now added and subscribed.