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What is RSS?
Really Simple Syndication, or RSS, is a file format used to repackage content for re-use. RSS files, commonly called "feeds," are used by blogs, news organizations and other sites to deliver content updates to users. RSS readers can "aggregate" the feeds, making it easy for you to see when sites have been updated.

How do I start using RSS feeds?
Clicking on a link marked with the orange RSS icon will take you directly to the RSS feed; if you right-click on the link, you can copy the RSS feed's URL to your clipboard and then paste it into your RSS reader.

Reading RSS feeds requires an RSS-aware program. These programs are called RSS readers, feed readers, or aggregators, and they allow you to subscribe to RSS feeds. Several options are available, including web-based and desktop-based applications. In addition, many browsers (including Internet Explorer 7, Mozilla Firefox 2, Safari and others) now have the ability to read and subscribe to feeds.

Once you have selected a reader, you can add the feed by copying the link for the feed and pasting it into your reader. Readers may offer other ways to add feeds as well -- see your reader's Help section for more information.

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