RSS

What is RSS?

RSS (short for, depending on whom you ask, "RDF Site Summary," "Rich Site Summary" or "Really Simple Syndication") is a means of notifying users of changes in Web page content.

A small file lives on the web site that you've chosen to track. On your end, you have a simple program that regularly visits the Web site to see if anything has changed. If anything has changed, you can simply click on the item to see the new site content.

What are the benefits of using RSS?

RSS alerts you when new content appears on Web sites that interest you. Instead of visiting a growing list of sites to manually browse for new articles and features, RSS automatically tells you when something new is published.

What do I need to read an RSS feed?

To start using RSS, you need a feed reader or "aggregator" that displays RSS feeds from Web sites you put on a "watch list". There are many different readers available for download, many of which are free of charge. Some readers are standalone programs. Some are provided through a Web site, often for a fee. Some are extensions that you download which then become a part of your Web browser. The latest version of Firefox and the upcoming Internet Explorer v7 already include built-in RSS capabilities.

Where to find a reader? View lists of readers here and here.

(Please note that these links are provided for information only and that LMA does not endorse any individual RSS reader software.)

How can I sign up for the RSS feeds from LMA?

Read the manual or help resource for your reader. Many feed readers allow you to "auto-detect" our feed, simply by clicking a button or icon in the reader program while the LMA main page is displayed.