|RSS is a defined standard based on XML with the specific purpose of delivering updates to Web-based content. Using this standard, Webmasters provide headlines and fresh content in a succinct manner. Meanwhile, consumers use RSS readers or news aggregators to collect and monitor their favorite feeds in one centralized program or location. Content viewed in the RSS reader or news aggregator is known as an RSS feed or news feed.
RSS is becoming increasing popular. The reason is fairly simple. RSS is a free and easy way to promote a site and its content without the need to advertise or create complicated content sharing partnerships.
In order to subscribe to an RSS feed, you will need two things: (1) an RSS reader/news aggregator or RSS-enabled browser and (2) the URL (Web address) of the RSS feed to which you wish to subscribe.
- How to Subscribe to RSS Feeds
|Toward the goal of better acquainting the public with the court's role in American history, several special committees of the Society have been formed to research court documents and records; to publish articles and books and present educational exhibits on court history to the public; and to acquire, preserve and maintain all artifacts of historical significance to the court, including documents, records, photographs, portraits and other historical objects and memorabilia. The Society also publishes a newsletter, A Court's Heritage, distributed periodically to members in order to keep them better informed of Society projects and events.
(1) Download a news aggregator/RSS reader. This is a software application that collects and displays news headlines and summaries from sources that you have designated. Alternatively, use an RSS-enabled browser. Many different RSS-compatible browsers, with built-in RSS readers, are now available, including Internet Explorer 7, Firefox, Safari and Opera.
(2) If not using an RSS-enabled browser, then install the news aggregator/RSS reader on the relevant computer.
(3) Locate the Web address (URL) of the RSS feed that you wish to subscribe to. An RSS feed is an XML document that contains the news headlines and summaries.
(4) Insert the URL of the RSS feed. (There is usually an "add feed" button.)
(5) Many of the news aggregators/RSS readers will allow you to set the interval that the software will look for a feed update, others simply update daily.
(6) The information in the RSS feed will be updated when it contains new content.